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Alteon OS
BBI Quick Guide
Nortel 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter®
Version 1.2
Part Number: BMD00009, November 2007
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Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide
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Contents
Preface 5
Who Should Use This Book 6
Related Documentation 6
Typographic Conventions 7
How to Get Help 8
Chapter 1: Getting Started 9
Features 9
Requirements 10
Switch Set Up 10
IP Interfaces 10
Enabling/Disabling BBI Access 11
Web Browser Set Up 11
Starting the BBI 11
Chapter 2: Browser-Based Interface Basics 15
Toolbar 17
Context Tabs 17
Commands 18
Navigation Window 19
Forms Window 20
Message Window 20
Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch 21
Configuration Steps 22
Using the BBI to Load Switch Software 24
Chapter 4: Viewing Statistics 27
Steps for Displaying Statistics 28
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Chapter 5: The Dashboard 29
Steps for Displaying Dashboards 30
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Preface
Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) software is included with the Nortel 10Gb Uplink
Ethernet Switch Module (GbE Switch Module). The BBI software lets you use your Web
browser to access switch information and statistics, and to perform switch configuration via
the Internet.
This BBI Quick Guide provides an overview of how to access and use the Alteon OS BrowserBased Interface.
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Who Should Use This Book
This BBI Quick Guide is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in
configuring and maintaining a network. It assumes that you are familiar with your GbE Switch
Module, your W eb browse r, Ethernet concepts, IP addressing, the IEEE 802.1d Spanning-Tree
Protocol, and SNMP configuration parameters.
Related Documentation
For documentation on installing the switch physically, see the Installation Guide for your
GbE Switch Module.
For details about the switch information, statistics, and configuration parameters available
using the Alteon OS BBI, see the Alteon OS Command Reference and Application Guide.
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Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book.
Table 1 Typographic Conventions
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Typeface or
Symbol
AaBbCc123 This type is used for names of commands,
AaBbCc123 This bold type appears in command exam-
<AaBbCc123> This italicized type appears in command
[ ] Command items shown inside brackets are
Meaning Example
files, and directories used within the text.
It also depicts on-screen computer output and
prompts.
ples. It shows text that must be typed in
exactly as shown.
examples as a parameter placeholder. Replace
the indicated text with the appropriate real
name or value when using the command. Do
not type the brackets.
This also shows book titles, special terms, or
words to be emphasized.
optional and can be used or excluded as the
situation demands. Do not type the brackets.
View the readme.txt file.
Main#
Main# sys
To establish a Telnet sess ion, enter:
host# telnet <IP address>
Read your User’ s Guide thoroughly.
host# ls [-a]
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How to Get Help
If you need help, service, or technical assistance, see the "Getting help and technical
assistance" chapter in the Nortel 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
Installation Guide.
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CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the Alteon OS
Browser-Based Interface (BBI), and explains how to access the BBI start page.
Features
The network administrator can access switch configuration and monitoring functions through
the BBI, a Web-based switch management interface. The BBI has the following features:
Many of the same configuration and monitoring functions as the command-line interface
Intuitive and easy-to-use interface structure
Password protect ion
Nothing to install; the BBI is part of the Alteon OS switch software
Automatically upgraded with each new software release
NOTE – You can perform most configuration and monitoring tasks through the BBI.
For a comprehensive set of commands, use the command-line interface. Refer to Alteon OS
Command Reference for the Nortel 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for
IBM BladeCenter.
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Requirements
GbE Sw itch Module
Installed Alteon OS switch software
PC or workstation with network access to the switch’s management interface, as config-
ured using the management module
Frame-capable Web-browser software, such as the following:
Netscape Navigator 4.7x or higher
Internet Explorer 6.0x or higher
Mozilla FireFox 1.0.4 or higher
JavaScript enabled in your Web browser
Switch Set Up
Before you can access the BBI, minimal configuration is required on the GbE Switch Module.
IP Interfaces
At least one IP interface must be configured on the switch. This is configured from the man-
agement module and not the command-line interface. The management module assigns the
management IP address by default, starting at 192.168.70.127 for I/O module slot 1 through
192.168.70.130 for I/O module slot 4.
Each IP interface address provides a point of access for Alteon OS switch management. The
default management interface is 128, which allows access to Alteon OS switch management
via the management module network only.
For complete information about configuring IP interfaces, see your GbE Switch Module
Installation Guide.
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Enabling/Disabling BBI Access
By default, BBI access is enabled. If you need to disable or re-enable access, use the following
command from the GbE Switch Module command-line interface:
>> Main# /cfg/sys/access/http <disable|enable (or just d|e)>
For more information on the accessing and configuring the switch through the command-line
interface, see your Alteon OS Command Reference.
Web Browser Set Up
Most modern Web browsers work with frames and JavaScript by default, and require no additional set up. However, you should check your Web browser’s features and configuration to
make sure frames and JavaScript are enabled.
NOTE – JavaScript is not the same as Java. Please make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your
Web browser.
Starting the BBI
When the switch and browser set up is done, follow these steps to laun ch the BBI:
1. Start your Web browser.
2. Enter the switch IP interface address in the Web browser’s URL field.
For example, consider an IP interface with a network IP address of 1.90.90.96
You could enter the following:
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If the IP interface’s address has a name on your local domain name server, you could enter the
name instead. For example, with Internet Explorer, you could enter the following:
3. Log in to the switch.
If your switch and browser are properly configured, you are asked to enter a password:
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Enter the account name and password for the switch’s administrator or user account. The
default account name is admin, and the default password is admin. For more password infor-
mation, see your Alteon OS Command Reference manual.
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4. Allow the BBI Dashboard page to load.
When the proper account name and password combination is entered, the BBI Dashboard page
is displayed in your browser’s viewing area. There may be a slight delay while the Dashboard
page is being initialized. You should not stop the browser while loading is in progress. When
loading is complete, a folder icon appears in the left-hand navigation window.
NOTE – The sample screens that appear in this document might differ slightly from the screens
displayed by your system. Screen content varies based on the type of BladeCenter unit that you
are using and the firmware versions and options that are installed.
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Browser-Based Interface Basics
Once you are properly logged in, the Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) appears in
your Web browser’s viewing window:
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There are four main regions on the Alteon OS screen:
The toolbar is used for selecting the context for your actions in the other windows.
The naviga tion window is used for selecting particular items or features to act upon.
The forms window is used for viewing or altering switch information.
The message window is used for displaying the most recent switch syslog messages and
events.
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To ol ba r
Context Tabs
The toolbar is used for setting the context for your actions in the application. There are three
context tabs:
Configure When selected, you can access the switch configuration forms. Configuration
forms can be altered only if you are logged in using the administrator account.
Select an item in the navigation window to display the desired configuration
form in the forms window.
Statistics When selected, you can view information about switch performance. Select an
item in the navigation window to display the desired statistics in the forms
window.
Dashboard This context tab is selected by default when the BBI is first activated. When
selected, basic switch information and status can be viewed in the forms window. Select an item in the navigation window to display the desired dashboard
information in the forms window.
The selected context tab is highlighted, to remind you of the current context mode.
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Commands
The following general commands are available on the toolbar:
Apply Pending configuration changes do not take effect until you click the Apply
Save Writes applied configuration changes to non-volatile flash memory on the
Revert Removes pending configuration changes made since the last Apply command.
Diff Show any pending configuration changes.
Dump Generates a dump of critical state information in the switch.
Show Log Opens a new Web-browser window for displaying the most recent switch log
Help Opens a new Web-browser window for displaying the basic online help infor-
command. Once applied, all changes take effect on the switch immediately. If
you do not save the changes, however, they will be lost the next time the
switch is rebooted.
switch.
Use this command to remove pending configuration changes made since the
last Apply command.
messages. Close the log browser when finished.
mation. Close the help browser when finished.
Logout Log off the switch and exit the BBI.
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Navigation Window
The navigation window is used for selecting a particular switch feature to act upon. Status, statistics, or configuration forms for the selected item will appear in the forms window, depending
on the context chosen on the toolbar.
The navigation window contains a tree of folders, sub-folders, and feature icons:
You can click on any closed folder to open it and reveal its contents. Click on any open folder
to close it. Click on any feature icon to load the appropriate status, statistics, or configuration
form in the forms window.
Some folders also have forms. If the name of the folders is underlined, click on the name to
display the appropriate form.
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Forms Window
When a feature icon is selected on the navigation window, a status, statistics, or configuration
form is displayed in the forms window. The exact nature of the form depends on the current
context selected on the toolbar, as well as the type of information available. Not all feature
icons have forms for all contexts.
Some forms display switch information such as settings, status, or statistics. Others allow you
to make configuration changes to switch parameters.
Message Window
Switch log messages are generated by events such as login/logout activity, password changes,
configuration changes, and switch reboot. The BBI records the most recent messages and dis-
plays each one briefly in the message window. When the last message has been displayed, the
cycle is repeated.
To view all messages at the same time, select the Show Log command on the toolbar. A new
Web-browser window will be opened to display the log information. Close the window wh en
finished.
For a list of syslog messages, see your Alteon OS Command Reference manual.
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CHAPTER 3
Configuring the Switch
The Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view and change switch configuration parameters. The same configurati o n parameters that are available through the switch’s
command-line interface are present on the BBI configuration forms.
The following provides a basic outline for switch configuration. You should first be familiar
with configuration as covered in the Alteon OS Command Reference manual.
NOTE – You must be logged in using the administrator account in order to change switch configuration settings.
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Configuration Steps
Follow these basic steps for viewing or configuring switch parameters:
1. Click the Configure context tab in the Alteon OS toolbar:
2. Select a feature icon in the navigation window. For example:
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3. View or make changes to the settings shown in the forms window. For example:
NOTE – Fields which must be configured for proper switch operations are highlighted on the
forms in GREEN type. Items which load other forms when selected are underlined.
4. Submit, reset, or delete the form contents using buttons on the bottom of the form.
Submit When selected, the form is sent to the switch. Any configuration changes are placed in
the “pending” state and do not take effect until you click the toolbar Apply command.
Reset When selected, the form fields are reset to their last submitted val u es .
Delete This button is available for configuration items that can be deleted. Wh en se lected, the
featured item is slated to be removed from the switch configuration database. The item is
not actually deleted, however, until you click the toolbar Apply command.
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5. Apply and save your changes using the toolbar commands.
Pending configuration changes (including deletions) do not take effect until you click the
Apply command.
Applied changes take effect on the switch immediately, but will be lost the next time the switch
is rebooted, unless the you click the Save command.
Using the BBI to Load Switch Software
You can use the Browser-Based Interface to load software onto the GbE Switch Module. The
software image to load can reside in one of the following locations:
FTP server
TFTP server
Local computer
After you log onto the BBI, perform the following steps to load a software image:
1. Click the Configure context tab in the Alteon OS toolbar:
2. In the Navigation Window, select System > Config/Image Control.
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The Switch Image and Configuration Management page appears.
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3. If you are loading software from your computer (HTTP client), go to Step 4. If you are
loading software from a FTP/TFTP server, enter the server’s information in the FTP/
TFTP Settings section.
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4. In the Image Settings section, select the image version you want to replace (Image for
Transfer).
If you are loading software from a FTP/TFTP server, enter the file name and click
Get Image.
If you are loading software from your computer, click Browse. In the File Download
Dialog, select the file and click OK. Click Download via Browser.
Once the image has loaded, the page refreshes to show the new software.
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CHAPTER 4
Viewing Statistics
The Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view a variety of switch performance statistics. The same statistics that are available through the switch’s command-line
interface are present on the BBI statistics forms.
The following provides a basic outline for viewing statistics. You should first be familiar with
available statistics as covered in the Alteon OS Command Reference manual.
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Steps for Displaying Statistics
Follow these basic steps for viewing switch statistics:
1. Select the Statistics context tab in the Alteon OS toolbar:
2. Select a feature icon or underlined folder in the navigation window. For example:
3. View the statistics in the forms window. For example:
NOTE – Items which load other forms when selected are underlined.
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CHAPTER 5
The Dashboard
The Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view the present settings and
operating status of a variety of switch features. The same information available through the
switch’s command-line interface is present on the dashboard forms.
The following provides a basic outline for viewing the dashboard forms. You should first be
familiar with configuration as covered in the Alteon OS Command Reference manual.
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Steps for Displaying Dashboards
Follow these basic steps for viewing switch dashboard forms:
1. Select the Dashboard context tab in the BBI toolbar:
2. Select a feature icon in the navigation window. For example:
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3. View information shown in the forms window. For example:
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