Nortel BayStack 350, BayStack 350T-HD, BayStack 350F, BayStack 350T, BayStack 350F-HD Series Manual
Software Release V3.0.0
Part No. 893-00992-E
January 2000
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Using the Ba yStack 350 Series 10/100 Autosense Switch
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USA Requirements Only
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reaso nable protection against harmful interferenc e
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment ge nerates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful
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EN 55 022 Statement
This is to certify that th e Norte l Netw orks Ba yStack 350 switch is shi elded a gainst the ge neratio n of radio in terfere nce
in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the
application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic env iron m ent, this product may cause radio interference, in which
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Achtung: Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkst örgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes
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Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
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This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information
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When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Taiwan Requirements
Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) Statement
Canada Requirements Only
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (Ba yStack 3 50 swi tch) doe s not e xc eed the C lass A l imits f or radio -noise emissions from di gital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (BayStack 350 switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils
numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage rad ioélectrique du ministère des
Communications du Canada.
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Contents
Preface
Audience ......................................... ................................ ................................ .................xix
Organization ....................................................................................................................xix
Text Conventions .............................................................................................................xxi
Special Message Formats ........................................................................................xxii
Acronyms ........................... .......................... .......................... ......................... ................xxii
Related Publications ......................................................................................................xxiii
How to Get Help ............................................................................................................xxiv
Safety Messages
Safety Alert Message Format .........................................................................................xxv
Safety Alert Messages Used in This Guide ..................................................................xxvii
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Hardware ........................................................................................................................1-1
Front-Panel Components .........................................................................................1-2
Back-Panel Components ..........................................................................................1-4
Cooling Fans ............................................................................................................1-5
Features ..........................................................................................................................1-5
Security .................................................................................................................... 1-8
MAC Address-Based Security ...........................................................................1-9
RADIUS-Based and SNMP Security .................................................................1-9
Autosensing ...........................................................................................................1-10
MultiLink Trunking ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ...........................1-10
Port Mirroring .........................................................................................................1-11
Flash Memory Storage .......................... ...... ....... ...... ....................................... ...... .1-11
BootP Automatic IP Configuration ..........................................................................1-12
SNMP MIB Suppor t ..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... ....... ...... .1-12
Configuration and Switch Management .................................................................1-13
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Network Configuration ..................................................................................................1-13
Power Workgroups .................................................................................................1-14
Power Workgroups and Shared Media Hub ...........................................................1-15
VLAN Workgroups .................................................................................................1-16
VLAN Configuration Screen Examples ............................................................1-20
Additional Tips About Configuring VLANs .......................................................1-23
MultiLink Trunks ................................................. ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1 -24
Inter-Switch Trunk Configuration ........... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1 -24
Server Trunk Configuration ..............................................................................1-26
Client/Server Configuration Utilizing MultiLink Trunks .....................................1-27
Trunk Configuration Screen Examples ............................................................1-29
Before Configuring Trunks ...............................................................................1-40
MultiLink Trunking Configuration Rules ....................................... ...... ....... ...... .1-41
Spanning Tree Considerations .........................................................................1-42
Additional Tips About the MultiLink Trunking Feature ......................................1-45
Port Mirroring (Conversation Steering) ..................................................................1-45
Port-Based Mirroring Configuration ...................................... ....... ...... ..............1-46
Address-Based Mirroring Configuration ..........................................................1-49
Port Mirroring Configuration Rules ..................................................................1-51
Quick-Start Procedures ................................................................................................1-51
Quick-Start to Installing the BayStack 350 Switch .................................................1-52
Quick-Start to Managing the BayStack 350 Switch ................................................1-53
Console/Service Port Interface ........................................................................1-53
SNMP Management Applications ................................... .................................1-54
Chapter 2
Installing the BayStack 350 Switch
Required Tools and Materials .........................................................................................2-1
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-2
Site Preparation ..............................................................................................................2-3
Hardware ........................................ ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .........2-3
Software ................................... ....................................................................... .........2-4
Environment ................................... .......................................................................... 2-4
Installation ......................................................................................................................2-5
Surface Mounting .....................................................................................................2-5
Attaching the Mounting Brackets .......................................................................2-6
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Installing on a Table or Shelf ..............................................................................2-7
Wall Mounting ..........................................................................................................2-8
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................2-8
Wall Mounting the Model 350F and Model 350T ...............................................2-9
Rack Mounting .......................................................................................................2-10
Connecting Port Cables ................................................................................................2-13
RJ-45 Port Cables ..................................................................................................2-13
100BASE-FX Port Cables ......................................................................................2-14
Connecting Power .........................................................................................................2-15
Verifying the Installation ................................................................................................2-16
Chapter 3
Using the Console Interface
Console Interface ............................................................................................................3-1
Console/Service Port Cabling .........................................................................................3-2
Console Terminal Requirements ..............................................................................3-2
Modem Requirements ..................................................... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...3-2
Connecting to the BayStack 350 Switch Console/Service Port ...............................3-3
Accessing the CI Menus and Screens ............................................................................3-3
Using the CI Menus and Screens ...................................................................................3-4
Navigating the CI Menus and Screens .....................................................................3-5
Screen Fields and Descriptions ...............................................................................3-6
Main Menu ......................................................................................................................3-7
IP Configuration ................. ...... ....................................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .3 -10
Choosing a BootP Request Mode ..........................................................................3-12
BootP When Needed .......................................................................................3-12
BootP Always ...................................................................................................3-12
BootP Disabled ................................................................................................3-13
BootP or Last Address .....................................................................................3-13
SNMP Configuration .......... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ...........................3-14
SNMP Community Strings and Trap Addresses ....................................................3-16
SNMP Port Trap Enable/Disable Options ...........................................................3-18
System Characteristics ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... .3-2 0
Switch Configuration .....................................................................................................3-22
MAC Address Table ................................................................................................3-24
MAC Address-Based Security ................................................................................3-26
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MAC Address Security Configuration ..............................................................3-28
MAC Address Security Table ...........................................................................3-31
Accelerator Keys for Repetitive Tasks ..............................................................3-32
VLAN Configuration ...............................................................................................3-34
Port Configuration ..................................................................................................3-36
MultiLink Trunk Configuration ......... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... .3-39
Inter-Switch Trunk Configuration ........... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .3 -41
Server Trunk Configuration ..............................................................................3-43
Trunk Utilization ...............................................................................................3-45
Port Mirroring Configuration ...................................................................................3-48
Rate Limiting Configuration ....................................................................................3-51
Port Statistics .........................................................................................................3-54
Console/Service Port Configuration .............................................................................3-58
Setting Security Passwords ..........................................................................................3-60
Spanning Tree Configuration ........................................................................................3-61
Spanning Tree Port Configuration ..........................................................................3-63
Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings ..................................................................3-65
TELNET Configuration .................................................................................................3-68
Software Download .......................................................................................................3-71
Configuration File .........................................................................................................3-74
Network Security ..........................................................................................................3-77
Display Event Log .........................................................................................................3-79
Excessive Bad Entries ...........................................................................................3-80
Write Threshold ......................................................................................................3-80
Reset ............................................................................................................................3-81
Reset to Default Settings ..............................................................................................3-82
Logout ................................ ................... .................... ................... ................... ..............3 -83
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
LED Indications ..............................................................................................................4-2
Diagnosing and Correcting the Problem ......................... ....... ...... ...... .............................4-4
Port Connection Problems ..............................................................................................4-5
Autonegotiation Modes ............................................................................................4-5
Port Interface ............................................................................................................4-6
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Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Environmental .......................... ................................. ................................ ..................... A -1
Electrical ............... ................................................................. ........................................ A- 1
Physical Dimensions ...................................................................................................... A-2
Performance Specifications ........................................................................................... A-2
Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ............................................................. A-2
Data Rate ......................................................................................................................A-2
Interface Options ........................................................................................................... A-3
Safety Agency Certification ........................................................................................... A-3
Electromagnetic Emissions ........................................................................................... A-3
Electromagnetic Susceptibility ....................................................................................... A-3
Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................................. A-4
Appendix B
Server/Trunk Connections
Optimal Server/Trunk Connections ................................................................... B-1
Appendix C
Connectors and Pin Assignments
RJ-45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Port Connectors ........ ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ........C-1
MDI and MDI-X Devices ................................................................................................C-2
MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections ........................................................................... C-3
MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections ..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... .. C-4
DB-9 (RS-232-D) Console/Service Port Connector ....................................................... C-5
100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Port Connectors .................................................................... C-6
Appendix D
Default Settings
Appendix E
Sample BootP Configuration File
Index
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Figures
Figure 1-1. BayStack 350 Series Autosense Switch ..................................................1-1
Figure 1-2. Front-panel components ..........................................................................1-2
Figure 1-3. Back-panel components ..........................................................................1-4
Figure 1-4. BayStack 350 Switch Security Feature ....................................................1-8
Figure 1-5. Configuring power workgroups ..............................................................1-14
Figure 1-6. Configuring power workgroups and a shared media hub ......................1-15
Figure 1-7. Port-based VLAN example ....................................................................1-16
Figure 1-8. VLANs spanning multiple switches ........................................................1-17
Figure 1-9. Multiple VLANs sharing resources .........................................................1-18
Figure 1-10. VLAN configuration spanning multip le BayStack 350 switches .............1-1 9
Figure 1-11. VLAN Configuration screen for switch SW1 ...........................................1-20
Figure 1-12. VLAN Configuration screen for switch SW2 ...........................................1-21
Figure 1-13. VLAN Configuration screen for switch SW3 ...........................................1-22
Figure 1-14. VLAN Configuration screen for switch SW4 ...........................................1-23
Figure 1-15. Inter-switch trunk configuration example ..................... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1 -25
Figure 1-16. Server trunk configuration example .......................................................1-27
Figure 1-17. Client/server configuration example .......................................................1-28
Figure 1-18. Choosing the Server Trunk Configuration screen ..................................1-29
Figure 1-19. Server Trunk Configuration screen for Switch SW1 ...............................1-30
Figure 1-20. Choosing the Inter-Switch Trunk Configuration screen ..........................1-31
Figure 1-21. Inter-Switch Tr un k Confi gu ration screen example ....... ....... ...... .............. 1 -32
Figure 1-22. VLAN Configuration screen example for switch SW1 (1 of 2) ................1-34
Figure 1-23. VLAN Configuration screen example for switch SW1 (2 of 2) ................1-35
Figure 1-24. Trunk Configuration screen for switch SW2 ...........................................1-36
Figure 1-25. Trunk Configuration screen for switch SW3 ...........................................1-37
Figure 1-26. Trunk Configuration screen for switch SW4 ...........................................1-39
Figure 1-27. Path cost arbitration example .................................................................1-42
Figure 1-28. Example 1: Correctly configured trunk .................................................1-43
Figure 1-29. Example 2: Detecting a misconfigured port ............................. ....... ...... .1-44
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Figure 1-30. Port-based mirroring configuration example ..........................................1-47
Figure 1-31. Port Mirroring port-based screen example ............................................1-48
Figure 1-32. Address-based mirroring configuration example ...................................1-49
Figure 1-33. Port Mirroring address-based screen example ......................................1-50
Figure 1-34. Installation flowchart ..............................................................................1-52
Figure 2-1. Package contents .....................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2. Attaching mounting brackets for a surface mount ....................................2-6
Figure 2-3. Attaching rubber footpads ........................................................................2-7
Figure 2-4. Wall mounting the Model 350F and Model 350T .....................................2-9
Figure 2-5. Attaching mounting brackets for a rack mount (standard method) .........2-11
Figure 2-6. Attaching mounting brackets for a rack mount (alternative method) ......2-11
Figure 2-7. Installing the BayStack 350 switch in an equipment rack .......................2-12
Figure 2-8. Connecting RJ-45 port cables ...............................................................2-13
Figure 2-9. Connecting 100BASE-FX port cables ....................................................2-14
Figure 2-10. Observing LEDs to verify proper operation ............................................2-16
Figure 3-1. Map of console interface screens ............................................................3-6
Figure 3-2. Console interface main menu ..................................................................3-7
Figure 3-3. IP Configuration screen .........................................................................3-10
Figure 3-4. SNMP Configuration Screen .............. ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... .......3 -14
Figure 3-5. SNMP Community Strin gs and Trap Addresses screen ........................ 3 -16
Figure 3-6. SNMP Port Link Up/Down Trap Option Screen ......................................3-18
Figure 3-7. System Characteristics screen ... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... .3-20
Figure 3-8. Switch Configuration Menu screen ........................................................3-22
Figure 3-9. MAC Address Table screen ....................................................................3-24
Figure 3-10. MAC Address Security Configuration Menu ..........................................3-26
Figure 3-11. MAC Address Security Configuration Screen ........................................3-28
Figure 3-12. MAC Address Security Table Screen .....................................................3-31
Figure 3-13. Model 350F-HD VLAN Configuration screen (1 of 2) .............................3-34
Figure 3-14. Model 350F-HD VLAN Configuration screen (2 of 2) .............................3-35
Figure 3-15. Model 350F-HD Port Configuration screen (1 of 2) ...............................3-36
Figure 3-16. Model 350F-HD Port Configuration screen (2 of 2) ...............................3-37
Figure 3-17. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu screen ...........................................3-39
Figure 3-18. Inter-Switch Tr un k Confi gu ration screen ......................................... ...... .3-41
Figure 3-19. Server Trunk Configuration screen ........................................................3-43
Figure 3-20. Trunk Utilization screen (1 of 2) .............................................................3-45
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Figure 3-21. Trunk Utilization screen (2 of 2) .............................................................3-46
Figure 3-22. Port Mirroring Configuration screen .......................................................3-48
Figure 3-23. Model 350F-HD Rate Limiting Configuration screen (1 of 2) .................3-51
Figure 3-24. Model 350F-HD Rate Limiting Configuration screen (2 of 2) .................3-52
Figure 3-25. Port Statistics screen .............................................................................3-54
Figure 3-26. Console/Service Port Configuration screen ...........................................3-58
Figure 3-27. Spanning Tree Configuration Menu screen ............................................3-62
Figure 3-28. Model 350T Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen ..........................3-63
Figure 3-29. Spanning Tree Switch Settings screen ..................................................3-65
Figure 3-30. TELNET Configuration screen ...............................................................3-68
Figure 3-31. Software Download screen ....................................................................3-71
Figure 3-32. Configuration File Download/Upload Screen .........................................3-74
Figure 3-33. Radius Network Security Screen ...........................................................3-77
Figure 3-34. Event Log screen ..................................... ....... ...... ...... ...........................3-79
Figure 3-35. Sample event log entry showing excessive bad entries .........................3-80
Figure 3-36. Sample event log event exceeding the write threshold ..........................3-80
Figure 3-37. Self-Test screen after resetting the switch .............................................3-81
Figure 3-38. Self-Test screen after resetting the switch to factory default settings .....3-82
Figure 3-39. Password prompt screen .......................................................................3-83
Figure 4-1. LED locations ...........................................................................................4-2
Figure C-1. RJ-45 (8-pin modular) port connector ..................................................... C-1
Figure C-2. MDI-X to MDI cable connections ............................................................ C-3
Figure C-3. MDI-X to MDI-X cable connections ....................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .. C-4
Figure C-4. DB-9 console/service port connector ......................................................C-5
Figure C-5. 100BASE-FX multimode fiber optic port connector ................................C-6
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Table 1-1. Front-panel components ..........................................................................1-3
Table 1-2. Back-panel components ..........................................................................1-4
Table 2-1. Power-up sequence ...............................................................................2-16
Table 3-1. Console interface main menu commands ................................................3-7
Table 3-2. IP Configuration screen fields ................................................................3-11
Table 3-3. SNMP Configuration Menu Screen Options ................................... ....... 3 -15
Table 3-4. SNMP Configuration screen fields .........................................................3-17
Table 3-5. SNMP Port Link Up/Down Trap Option Screen Fields ...........................3-19
Table 3-6. System Characteristics screen fields .....................................................3-21
Table 3-7. Switch Configuration Menu Options .......................................................3-23
Table 3-8. MAC Address Table screen fields ..........................................................3-25
Table 3-9. MAC Address Security Configuration Menu Options ............................3-27
Table 3-10. MAC Address Security Configuration Screen Fields ............................3-29
Table 3-11. MAC Address Security Table Screen Fields .........................................3-32
Table 3-12. VLAN Configuration screen fields ..........................................................3-35
Table 3-13. Port Configuration screen fields .............................................................3-37
Table 3-14. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu Options .........................................3-40
Table 3-15. Inter-Switch Trunk Configuration screen fields ......................................3-42
Table 3-16. Server Trunk Configuration screen fields ..............................................3-44
Table 3-17. Trunk Utilization screen fields ...............................................................3-46
Table 3-18. Port Mirroring Configuration screen fields ..............................................3-49
Table 3-19. Monitoring Modes ..................................................................................3-50
Table 3-20. Rate Limiting Configuration screen fields ..............................................3-53
Table 3-21. Port Statistics screen fields ....................................................................3-55
Table 3-22. Console/Service Port Configuration screen fields ..................................3-58
Table 3-23. Determining Console Security Requirements ........................................3-60
Table 3-24. Determining TELNET Sessions Security Requirements ........................3-60
Table 3-25. Determing the Screen Values ................................................................3-61
Table 3-26. Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Options ..........................................3-62
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Table 3-27. Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen fields .....................................3-64
Table 3-28. Spanning Tree Switch Settings parameters ...........................................3-66
Table 3-29. TELNET Configuration screen fields ......................................................3-69
Table 3-30. Software Download screen fields ...........................................................3-72
Table 3-31. LED indications during the software download process ....................... .3-7 3
Table 3-32. Configuration File Download/Upload Screen Fields ..............................3-75
Table 3-33. Parameters Not Saved to the Configuration File ....................................3-76
Table 3-34. RADIUS Network Security Screen Fields .............................................3-78
Table 4-1. LED indications ........................................................................................4-3
Table 4-2. Corrective actions ....................................................................................4-4
Table B-1. Optimal server/trunk connections ........................................................... B-1
Table C-1. RJ-45 port connector pin assignments ...................................................C-2
Table C-2. DB-9 console/service port connector pin assignments ........................... C-5
Table D-1. Factory default settings for the BayStack 350 switch .............................D-1
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Audience
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the BayStack™ 350 switch, part of the
Nortel Networks
There are four versions of the BayStack 350 Series 10/100 Autosense Switch: the
Model 350F-HD, the Model 350 F, the Model 350T-HD, and the Model 350T. This
guide describes the f eatur es, use s, and i nstalla tion pr ocedur es for the fo ur mod els.
(Unless otherwise specified, the terms “BayStack 350 switch” and “switch” refer
to all four sw itch versions.)
™
BayStack 10/100 Switch line of communications products.
This guide is intended for network instal lers and system administrato rs who are
responsible for installing, configuring, or maintaining networks. This guide
assumes that you unders ta nd t he t ran smission and management protocols used on
your network.
Organization
This guide has four chapters, five appendixes, and an index:
If you want to: Go to:
Learn about the BayStack 350 switch and its key features.
chapter also describes the Quick-Start procedures for quick
access to the switch management features.
Install the BayStack 350 switch on a flat surface, in a 19-inch
equipment rack, on a wall, and to verify its operation
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
(continued)
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If you want to: Go to:
Connect to the BayStack 350 switch Console/Service Port and
Chapter 3
learn how to use the console interface (CI) menus to configure
and manage the switch
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with the BayStack 350
Chapter 4
switch, as indicated by the LEDs
View operational a nd environmental specifications that apply to
Appendix A
the BayStack 350 switch
View a table that lists model-specific port groups to use when
Appendix B
connecting MultiLink trunks to servers using a single media
access control (MAC) address. (These port groups provide
optimal throughput for switch to server connections.)
Learn more about the BayStack 350 switch connectors (ports)
Appendix C
and pin assignments
View a listing of the factory default settings for the BayStack
Appendix D
350 switch
View a sample BootP configuration file Appendix E
View an alphabetical listing of the topics and subtopics in this
Index
guide, with cross-references to relevant information
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Text Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions:
Preface
bold text
Indicates command names and options and text that
you need to enter.
Example: Enter
Example: Use the
show ip {alerts | routes
dinfo
command.
}.
italic text Indicates file and directory names, new terms, book
titles, and variables in command syntax descriptions.
Where a variable is two or more words, the words are
connected by an underscore.
Example: If the command syntax is:
show at
valid_route
<
valid_route
>
is one variable and you substitute one value
for it.
screen text Indicates system output, for example, prompts and
system messages.
Example:
Set Trap Monitor Filters
[Enter] Named keys in text are enclosed in square brackets.
The notation [Enter] is used for the Enter key and the
Return key.
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are shown in text linked with a hyphen (-) sign.
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Special Message Formats
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note:
A note is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Acronyms
Caution:
result in damage to the equipment.
Warning:
result in personal injury.
This guide uses the following acronyms:
AUI attachmen t unit interface
BootP Bootstrap Protocol
CSMA/CD carrier sense multiple access/collision detection
IP Internet P rotocol
ISO International Organization for Stan dardization
MAC media access control
MAU media access unit
A caution alerts the user to some action or set of conditions that could
A warning alerts the use r to some act ion or set of cond itions tha t could
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MDI-X medium dependent interface crossover
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
STP s hielded twisted pair
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Related Publications
For more informat ion about using the BayStack 3 50 s w it ch, refer to the follo w ing
publication:
• Bay Networks Guide to Implementing BaySecure LAN Access for Ethernet
(Part number 345-1106A)
Describes Nortel Networks realtime security system that safeguards Ethernet
networks from unauthorized surveillance and intrusion.
You can print selected technical manuals and release notes free, directly from the
Internet. Go to support.baynetworks.com/library/tpubs/. Find the product for
which you need documentation. Then locate the specific category and model or
version for your hardw are or soft ware product . Usi ng Adobe Ac robat Re ader, you
can open the manuals and releas e notes, search for the sections you ne ed, and print
them on most standard printers.
You can download Acrobat Reader free from the Adobe Systems Web site,
www.adobe.com.
Preface
You can purchase selected documentation sets, CDs, and technical publications
through the collateral catalog. The catalog is located on the World Wide Web at
support.baynetworks.com/catalog.html and is divided into sections arranged
alphabetically:
• The “CD ROMs” section lists available CDs.
• The “Guides/Books” section lists books on technical topics.
• The “Technical Manuals” section lists available printed documentation sets.
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How to Get Help
If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a
distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that
distributor or reseller for assistance.
If you purchased a Nort el Net wor ks s ervice pr ogram, c ontact one of the f ollowing
Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Centers:
Technical Solutions Center Telephone Number
Billerica, MA 800-2LANWAN (800-252-6926)
Santa Clara, CA 800-2LANWAN (800-252-6926)
Valbonne, France 33-4-92-96-69-68
Sydney, Australia 61-2-9927-8800
Tokyo, Japan 81-3-5402-7041
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Safety Messages
Übersetzter Sicherheitshinweis
Traduction des Messages de Sécurité
Traducción de los mensajes de seguridad
Messaggi relativi alla sicurezza
This section translates the safety alert messages used in this guide. Safety alert
messages notify users of unsafe actions or conditions that could lead to personal
injury or equipment damage.
Safety Alert Message Format
All safety alert message s are ta gged with an inter natio nal alert symbol. When you
see a safety alert in this guide, be sure to read and follow the in structions before
continuing with the procedure.
The safety alert messages in this guide appear in the following format:
Symbol Meaning (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese)
Warning:
could result in personal injury.
Caution:
could result in damage to the equipment.
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A caution alerts the user to some action or set of conditions that
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Symbol Meaning (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese)
Vorsicht: Dieser Sicherheitshinweis macht den Benutzer auf Maßnahmen
oder Bedingungen aufmerksam, die die Verletzung von Personen zur Folge
haben können.
Achtung: Dieser Sicherheitshinweis macht den Benutzer auf Maßnahmen
oder Bedingungen aufmerksam, die eine Beschädigung der Geräte zur Folge
haben können.
Avertissement: La mention A v ertisseme nt attire l' attention de l'utilisa teur sur
une action ou un ensemble de conditions pouvant causer des blessures
corporelles.
Attention: La mention Attention attir e l'atten tion de l'ut ilisateu r sur une action
ou un ensemble de conditions pouvant endommager l'équipement visé.
Advertencia: Un mensaje de advertencia avisa al usuario sobre una acción o
conjunto de condiciones que pueden causar daños personales.
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Precaución
Un mensaje de precaución avisa al usuario sobre alguna acción
:
o conjunto de condiciones que pueden dañar el equipo.
Avvertenza:
L'avvertenza indica all'utente la presenza di una o più
condizioni che possono causare lesioni fisiche.
Attenzione:
Questo messaggio indica all'utente la presenza di una o più
condizioni che possono causare danni alle apparecchiature.
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Safety Alert Messages Used in This Guide
The following safety alert messages a re use d in this guide. Please read and follow
these instructions when you encounter them in the text.
Class A Product
Copyright page
Safety Messages
Caution:
This device is a Class A product. In a domestic environmen t, this
device can cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to
take appropriate measures.
Achtung:
Dieses Gerät ist ein Produkt der Klasse A. Bei Heiminstallationen
kann dieses Gerät Störungen des Rundfunkempfangs verursachen, wodurch
der Benutzer gegebenenfalls entsprechende Maßnahmen ergreifen muß.
Attention:
Appareil électrique de classe A pouvant causer des
radio-interférences en utilisation domestique et nécessiter, le cas échéant,
l'application de mesures correctives appropriées.
Precaución:
Este dispositivo es un producto de la Clase A. En un entorno
doméstico, este dispositivo puede producir interferencias de radio, en cuyo
caso, puede exig ir se al us uario que tome la s medi das de co rrecc ió n apropi adas.
Attenzione:
Questo dispositivo è un prodotto di Classe A. Se utilizzato in
ambiente domestico, può causare interferenze radio e, in tal caso, l'utente
dovrà prendere le opportune precauzioni.
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Accumulated Weight (Wall Mount)
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Caution:
The screws and wall composition must be able to withstand the
weight of the devi ce, plus the addit ional weight of the atta ched net work cables
and power cords.
Achtung:
Schrauben und Wand müssen so beschaffen sein, daß sie dem
Gewicht des Geräts, zuzüglich des Gewichts der angeschlossenen Netzwerkund Netzstromkabel, standhalten können.
Attention:
Les vis de fixation et le mur doivent être capables de supporter le
poids du dispositif, ainsi que des câbles réseau et cordons qui y sont rattachés.
Precaución:
Los tornillos y la compos ición de la pare d debe n ser cap aces de
sostener el peso del dispositivo más el peso adicional de los cables de red y
cables de alimentación conectados.
Attenzione:
Le viti e la struttura a muro devono essere in grado di sostenere
il peso del dispositivo, oltre a quello dei cavi di rete e di alimentazione
collegati.
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Accumulated Weight (Shelf or Table Mount)
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Safety Messages
Caution:
When this device is installed in a stack on a shelf or tabletop, the
accumulated weight of the port cables increases with the height of the shelf or
tabletop.
Achtung:
Wenn dieses Gerät in einem Stapel auf einem Tisch oder einem
Regalboden installiert wird, erhöht sich das Gesamtgewicht der
Schnittstellenkabel mit der Höhe des Regalbodens oder Tisches.
Attention:
Si l'appareil est posé dans un rack ou sur une étagère, notez bien
que le poids du câblage réseau augmente avec la hauteur de l'installation.
Precaución:
Cuando este disposit ivo se instala api la do en un estante o sobre
una mesa, el peso acumulado de los cables de los puertos aumenta según la
altura del estante o de la mesa.
Attenzione:
Quando il dispositivo viene installat o in stack su un ripiano o su
un tavolo, il peso dei cavi connessi alle porte aumenta in proporzione
all'altezza del ripiano o del tavolo.
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Hazardous Electrical Current
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Warning:
To avoid bodily injury from hazardous electrical current, do not
connect the power cord until instructed to do so.
Vorsicht:
Um Verletzungsgefahr durch einen elektrischen Stromschlag
auszuschließen, schließen Sie das Netzstromkabel erst an, wenn Sie dazu
angewiesen werden.
Avertissement:
Pour éliminer tout risque d'électrocution, ne jamais
brancher le cordon avant le moment indiqué dans le mode d'emploi.
Advertencia:
A fin de e vit ar dañ os p ersona les de bid os a cor rient es el éctri cas
peligrosas, no conecte el cable de alimentación hasta que se le indique.
Avvertenza:
Per evitare lesioni fisiche dovute a scariche elettrich e
pericolose, non coll e gare il cavo di alimentazion e pri ma del mo mento indica to
nelle istruzioni.
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