Alcatel-Lucent OMNISWITCH ROUTER Started Guide

OmniSwitch/Router

Getting Started Guide

TM

April, 2004

Safety Information:

Omni Switch/Router™ hardware installation and maintenance is to be provided by Customer Support

personnel, or equivalent, knowledgeable in basic electrical and mechanical safety procedures.

Safety Information for Rack Mounting:

Switches should be installed in a maximum 40˚ C environment. To ensure proper air
flow, it is recommended that the switches have at least two inches of clear space on all sides. To ensure stability, precautions should
be taken to prevent uneven loading of the rack. Loading of the rack should begin at the bottom. When multiple components are
installed, precautions should be taken to prevent overloading of power outlets. The switches should always be properly grounded.

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. The Lithium battery will
be replaced at Alcatel’s factory.

All-In-OneSM Service Programs:

An Alcatel service agreement brings your company the assurance of 7x24 no-excuses
technical support. You’ll also receive regular software updates to maintain and maximize your Alcatel 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’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’s technical support, open a new case or access helpful release notes,
technical bulletins, and manuals. For more information on Alcatel’s Service Programs, see our web page at
www.ind.alcatel.com, call us at 1-800-995-2696, or email us at [e-mail].

The features and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents

Installing Your Switch

Unpack the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Re-Seat Switching Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Removing the Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Re-Installing the Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Find a Safe, Well Ventilated Location . . . . . . 4

Mount the Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rack Mounting the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Wall Mounting the Chassis (3-Slot) . . . . . . . . 6

Connect the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect to the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Power On the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Verify LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Omni Switch/Router MPX . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Omni Switch/Router Switching

Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Log In to the Command Line Interface

(CLI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Set Up a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Set the System Time and System Date . . . . . 11

Enter a System Description (Optional) . . . . 12

Assign an IP Address to the Default

Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Log Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connect the Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

OmniS/R Basics

Omni Switch/Router Chassis . . . . . . . . . 16

The Management Processor Module

(MPX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Flash Memory and Switch Software . . . . 20

Switching Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

The User Manual on CD

Notes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Installing Your Switch

This chapter walks you through the initial steps needed
to set up Omni Switch/Router™ hardware and soft­ware. These steps show you how to:

• Set up and power on your switch

• Connect a network management station

s reflect normal operation

• Verify that the

• Configure system software parameters, including
an IP address for the switch

By the end of this chapter, you will be ready to use
switch software to begin configuring
and individual switching module parameters. You will
also be able to start monitoring a wide array of statis­tics. Consult your
more advanced configuration and management of your
switch.

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1. Unpack the Switch

Remove all hardware from the packing boxes and
inspect each item to ensure there has been no ship­ping damage. In addition, ensure the packing boxes
contain all the items that you ordered. If you discover
or suspect any damage, contact your distributor imme­diately.

♦

Warning

Do

not

install OmniSwitch modules in
an Omni Switch/Router chassis. Only
Omni Switch/Router modules should
be installed in an Omni Switch/Router
chassis. If you install OmniSwitch
modules in an Omni Switch/Router
chassis, physical damage may result.

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2. Re-Seat Switching Modules

Switching modules may become slightly unsettled
during shipping. To ensure each module is properly
positioned, gently remove and reinsert each module
according to the instructions below.

Rack or Wall Mounting Your Switch?

You may want to keep the switching
modules that you remove from the
switch chassis out until you have
completed the mounting procedure.
Keeping the modules and power
supplies out of the chassis lightens the
weight of the chassis for the mount­ing procedure.

Installing Your Switch

1

A flat blade screwdriver is required for installing and
removing switching modules

. In a chassis with horizon­tal slots, the slots are numbered sequentially with slot 1
being the topmost slot. In a chassis with vertical slots,
the slots are numbered sequentially with slot 1 being
the leftmost slot.

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Anti-Static Warning

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Before handling any module, free your
hands of static by wearing a ground­ing strip or by grounding yourself
properly. Static discharge can damage
the components on the module.

Removing the Modules

To remove a module, follow these instructions:

a. Loosen the screw fasteners at the top and bottom

of the module using a flat blade screwdriver.

2 Installing Your Switch

b. Gently unlock the two card ejectors (one on

each end of the module) by pressing them out
and away from the module.

Switching Module

Slide Card Out

Card Guides

c. Holding the module firmly in both hands, care-

fully slide it out of the chassis along the card
guide. The module should slide out easily. A
large amount of force is not necessary and
should not be used.

d. Repeat the above steps for all switch modules. If

you are rack or wall mounting the switch, you
should store the removed modules and power
supplies in a safe, anti static place and skip to
Step 3. If you are not rack or wall mounting the
switch, re-install the modules as described in the
next section.

Installing Your Switch 3

Re-Installing the Modules

3. Find a Safe, Well Ventilated Location

To re-install modules, follow the instructions below:

a. Hold the module firmly in both hands, and care-

fully slide it into the card guide. Make sure the
front panel connectors and
a switch with vertical slots, the component side
of the board should face right. In a switch with
horizontal slots, the component side should face
up.

The module should slide in easily. A large
amount of force is not necessary and should not
be used. If any resistance is encountered, ensure
the module is aligned properly in the card
guide.

b. Once the module is in the slot, close the two

card ejectors (one on top of the module and one
on the bottom) by pressing them in toward the
module until they snap into place.

c. Use a flat blade screwdriver to tighten the two

screw fasteners to secure the module inside the
chassis. The screws should be tight enough that
a screwdriver would be necessary to loosen the
screws.

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Find a space with adequate power source access and
ventilation where you can set up the switch. A stan­dard office AC supply of 90 to 120 volts or 200 to 230
volts is required for normal operation. Be sure that
adequate ventilation exists in the vicinity of the unit.
Also, be careful not to block the ventilation holes on
the sides or back of the unit.

The Omni Switch/Router is designed to operate in an
office environment. The enclosure and all modules are
safe to handle, and the noise level meets the require­ments for an office environment.

4. Mount the Switch (Optional)

All switches are shipped with brackets and bracket
screws for rack mounting the chassis. (Rack-mount
screws, which attach the brackets to the rack, must be
purchased from your rack vendor). You can order
wall-mounting brackets for a 3-Slot chassis separately.

♦

Note

A Phillips screwdriver is required for rack
or wall mounting procedures, and a drill
is required for wall mounting the chassis.

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4 Installing Your Switch

Rack Mounting the Chassis

Follow these steps to mount a switch chassis in a rack:

The following sections provide instructions for rack
mounting the switch chassis.

♦

Lighten the Load

Before you mount an Omni Switch/
Router chassis, remove the switching
modules and power supplies to
lighten the weight of the chassis. Refer
to Step
on page 1 for instructions.

To rack mount a switch chassis, the following items are
required:

• 2 rack-mounting brackets (included)

• Phillips flat-head 100 degree screws (included)

• Phillips screwdriver (not included)

9-slot Omni Switch/Router in a Rack

If you want to install a 9-slot Omni
Switch/Router in a rack, we recommend
placing it on a rack shelf in addition to
mounting it with brackets and screws.

2. Re-Seat Switching Modules

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a. Select a shelf on the rack that allows easy access

to the switching modules and power supplies
once the chassis is mounted.

b. Attach one rack-mounting bracket to the front

end of the chassis using the Phillips-head screws
that came with the chassis. See the figure below
for the positioning and placement of these
brackets and screws.

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