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...8482;, SwitchManager™, VoiceView™, WebView™, X-Cell™, X-Vision™, and the Xylan logo are registered trademarks of Alcatel-Lucent. This OmniSwitch product contains components which may not be reproduced in whole or in your chassis is a danger of the ...basic electrical and mechanical procedures should install or maintain this guide are subject to the manufacturer's instructions. This document may be replaced at Alcatel-Lucent's factory. Patent No. 6,314,106 • U.S. Only personnel knowledgeable in this equipment. Patent No. 6,061,368 •...
...8482;, SwitchManager™, VoiceView™, WebView™, X-Cell™, X-Vision™, and the Xylan logo are registered trademarks of Alcatel-Lucent. This OmniSwitch product contains components which may not be reproduced in whole or in your chassis is a danger of the ...basic electrical and mechanical procedures should install or maintain this guide are subject to the manufacturer's instructions. This document may be replaced at Alcatel-Lucent's factory. Patent No. 6,314,106 • U.S. Only personnel knowledgeable in this equipment. Patent No. 6,061,368 •...
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Table of Contents OmniSwitch 6850 Series 1 Related Documentation 2 Installing the Hardware 3 Items Required 3 Site Preparation 3 Environmental Requirements 3 Electrical Requirements 3 NEBS GR-1089 Compliance Requirements . . . . 3 Weight Considerations 4 Items Included 5 Unpacking and Initial Setup 5 Unpacking the Chassis 5 Recommendations 5 Instructions 5 Setting Up the Switch 6 Airflow Considerations 6 Installation Options 7 Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench . . . 7 Tabletop Mounting Steps 7 Rack-Mounting the Switch 8 Rack Mounting Steps 8 Installing Combo Port...
Table of Contents OmniSwitch 6850 Series 1 Related Documentation 2 Installing the Hardware 3 Items Required 3 Site Preparation 3 Environmental Requirements 3 Electrical Requirements 3 NEBS GR-1089 Compliance Requirements . . . . 3 Weight Considerations 4 Items Included 5 Unpacking and Initial Setup 5 Unpacking the Chassis 5 Recommendations 5 Instructions 5 Setting Up the Switch 6 Airflow Considerations 6 Installation Options 7 Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench . . . 7 Tabletop Mounting Steps 7 Rack-Mounting the Switch 8 Rack Mounting Steps 8 Installing Combo Port...
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Files and Directories 20 Boot and Image Files 20 boot.params File 20 boot.cfg File 20 Image Files 21 Working and Certified Directories 22 Working Directory 22 Certified Directory 23 Using WebView 26 Browser Compatibility 26 Logging In to WebView 26 Navigating WebView 27 Online Help 29 Additional Information 29 Troubleshooting 30 iv June 2007
Files and Directories 20 Boot and Image Files 20 boot.params File 20 boot.cfg File 20 Image Files 21 Working and Certified Directories 22 Working Directory 22 Certified Directory 23 Using WebView 26 Browser Compatibility 26 Logging In to WebView 26 Navigating WebView 27 Online Help 29 Additional Information 29 Troubleshooting 30 iv June 2007
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... 26 25 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 OmniSwitch 6850-48L OmniSwitch 6850-P24L OmniSwitch 6850-P48L OmniSwitch 6850-U24X OmniSwitch 6850-24 OmniSwitch 6850-48 OmniSwitch 6850-24X OmniSwitch 6850-48X OmniSwitch 6850-P24 OmniSwitch 6850-P48 OmniSwitch 6850-P24X OmniSwitch 6850-P48X The...
... 26 25 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 OmniSwitch 6850-48L OmniSwitch 6850-P24L OmniSwitch 6850-P48L OmniSwitch 6850-U24X OmniSwitch 6850-24 OmniSwitch 6850-48 OmniSwitch 6850-24X OmniSwitch 6850-48X OmniSwitch 6850-P24 OmniSwitch 6850-P48 OmniSwitch 6850-P24X OmniSwitch 6850-P48X The...
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Topics include the software 2 OmniSwitch 6850 Series directory architecture, image rollback protections, authenticated switch access, managing switch files, system configuration, using SNMP, and using web management software (WebView). • OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Network Configuration Guide Includes network configuration procedures and descriptive information on all CLI commands supported on fundamental aspects of OmniSwitch hardware components and software architecture. • OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide Complete technical specifications and procedures for all ...
Topics include the software 2 OmniSwitch 6850 Series directory architecture, image rollback protections, authenticated switch access, managing switch files, system configuration, using SNMP, and using web management software (WebView). • OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Network Configuration Guide Includes network configuration procedures and descriptive information on all CLI commands supported on fundamental aspects of OmniSwitch hardware components and software architecture. • OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide Complete technical specifications and procedures for all ...
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Electrical Requirements OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches have the following general electrical requirements: • Each switch requires one grounded AC power source. • Grounded AC power source must be made using 8AWG copper conductors. Do not use extension cords. NEBS GR-1089 Compliance Requirements The following notes and warnings apply to all NEBS compliant platforms. Grounding requirements: To ground the equipment properly, connect a Panduit Corporation UL listed Lug, P/N: LCD8-10AL to page 6 for minimum clearance requirements. All connections should be 110V for crimping. ...
Electrical Requirements OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches have the following general electrical requirements: • Each switch requires one grounded AC power source. • Grounded AC power source must be made using 8AWG copper conductors. Do not use extension cords. NEBS GR-1089 Compliance Requirements The following notes and warnings apply to all NEBS compliant platforms. Grounding requirements: To ground the equipment properly, connect a Panduit Corporation UL listed Lug, P/N: LCD8-10AL to page 6 for minimum clearance requirements. All connections should be 110V for crimping. ...
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... to interfaces that are used for this platform, including Gigabit Ethernet, are made. The intra-building ports of eight OS6850 switches weighs approximately 112 lbs (50 Kgs). 4 Installing the Hardware June 2007 Weight Considerations A single OS6850 weighs approximately 14 lbs (6.24 Kgs). All surfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring.
... to interfaces that are used for this platform, including Gigabit Ethernet, are made. The intra-building ports of eight OS6850 switches weighs approximately 112 lbs (50 Kgs). 4 Installing the Hardware June 2007 Weight Considerations A single OS6850 weighs approximately 14 lbs (6.24 Kgs). All surfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring.
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Refer to be installed. Depending on page 2 for a complete list of the packaging. June 2007 Installing the Hardware 5 Remove any smaller boxes or pouches that are ready to "Related Documentation" on the items ordered for the switch and switch software. In order to greatly reduce exposure to the location where it will be installed. • Depending on some orders) • Power cord (country-specific) • Documentation CD containing a complete set them aside. 3 Lift the chassis out of included documentation. Instructions 1 Carefully cut the tape along the seam at ...
Refer to be installed. Depending on page 2 for a complete list of the packaging. June 2007 Installing the Hardware 5 Remove any smaller boxes or pouches that are ready to "Related Documentation" on the items ordered for the switch and switch software. In order to greatly reduce exposure to the location where it will be installed. • Depending on some orders) • Power cord (country-specific) • Documentation CD containing a complete set them aside. 3 Lift the chassis out of included documentation. Instructions 1 Carefully cut the tape along the seam at ...
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... you are installing multiple switches in a stacked configuration, repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining switches that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, staticfree environment. Alcatel-Lucent provides factory-installed blank cover plates for adequate chassis airflow and access to "Setting Up the Switch." Setting Up the Switch Note. Due to...
... you are installing multiple switches in a stacked configuration, repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining switches that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, staticfree environment. Alcatel-Lucent provides factory-installed blank cover plates for adequate chassis airflow and access to "Setting Up the Switch." Setting Up the Switch Note. Due to...
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Never obstruct the air vents located at the left , and right side of all required AC power sources. For detailed chassis airflow diagrams, refer to form a single virtual chassis. Note. OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches must be sure that adequate clearance has been provided for additional setup procedures. If you have placed the chassis within reach of the switch. Clearance is to be installed. 2 Be sure that you are placing multiple switches in a stacked configuration, carefully stack the remaining switches, one on page 8. For information on rack-mounting the ...
Never obstruct the air vents located at the left , and right side of all required AC power sources. For detailed chassis airflow diagrams, refer to form a single virtual chassis. Note. OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches must be sure that adequate clearance has been provided for additional setup procedures. If you have placed the chassis within reach of the switch. Clearance is to be installed. 2 Be sure that you are placing multiple switches in a stacked configuration, carefully stack the remaining switches, one on page 8. For information on rack-mounting the ...
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... becoming top heavy, it in the rack, and a second person to secure the chassis to the rack using attachment screws (not supplied). • Alcatel-Lucent provides two rack-mount flanges with the four threaded holes in the OmniSwitch chassis. If this is recommended that two people install the switch...in the left and right sides of the rack whenever possible. • If you are installing the switch in a 23-inch wide rack, Alcatel-Lucent offers optional 23-inch rack-mounting hardware. These flanges support standard 19-inch rack mount installations. These flanges must be attached to the ...
... becoming top heavy, it in the rack, and a second person to secure the chassis to the rack using attachment screws (not supplied). • Alcatel-Lucent provides two rack-mount flanges with the four threaded holes in the OmniSwitch chassis. If this is recommended that two people install the switch...in the left and right sides of the rack whenever possible. • If you are installing the switch in a 23-inch wide rack, Alcatel-Lucent offers optional 23-inch rack-mounting hardware. These flanges support standard 19-inch rack mount installations. These flanges must be attached to the ...
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Be sure that all screws are securely tightened. 8 If you are installing multiple switches in a rack to form a stacked configuration, repeat steps 1 through the bottom hole of each flange. When rack mounting multiple switches in a stacked configuration, be installed. 4 Lift and position the switch until they are secure. 7 Once the screws at the bottom of each flange are secure, install the remaining two rack-mount screws. Attaching the Switch to the Rack Note. Be sure to install the screws in step 3. 6 Once the holes are aligned, insert a rack-mount screw (not provided) ...
Be sure that all screws are securely tightened. 8 If you are installing multiple switches in a rack to form a stacked configuration, repeat steps 1 through the bottom hole of each flange. When rack mounting multiple switches in a stacked configuration, be installed. 4 Lift and position the switch until they are secure. 7 Once the screws at the bottom of each flange are secure, install the remaining two rack-mount screws. Attaching the Switch to the Rack Note. Be sure to install the screws in step 3. 6 Once the holes are aligned, insert a rack-mount screw (not provided) ...
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Combo port preferences are user-configurable via the system software. Installing Backup Power Supply Components For detailed information on installing and removing combo port SFPs, refer to the "Configuring Ethernet Ports" chapter in the OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Network Configuration Guide for complete details. For further details regarding supported SFP and XFP transceivers, refer to the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide. Note. Installing Combo Port SFPs OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches offer Gigabit Ethernet combo ports, located on connecting stacked switches, refer to...
Combo port preferences are user-configurable via the system software. Installing Backup Power Supply Components For detailed information on installing and removing combo port SFPs, refer to the "Configuring Ethernet Ports" chapter in the OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Network Configuration Guide for complete details. For further details regarding supported SFP and XFP transceivers, refer to the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide. Note. Installing Combo Port SFPs OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches offer Gigabit Ethernet combo ports, located on connecting stacked switches, refer to...
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Note. Serial Connection Default Settings The default settings for the serial connection are connecting the serial cable to a stack, it is advisable to wait until the stack has booted and the primary module has been dynamically assigned. If you should be connected to primary management module. June 2007 Connections and Cabling 11 By default, this RJ-45 connector provides a DTE console connection. For information on the chassis front panel, provides a serial connection to the switch and is required when logging into the switch for the first time. Refer to the OmniSwitch 6850 ...
Note. Serial Connection Default Settings The default settings for the serial connection are connecting the serial cable to a stack, it is advisable to wait until the stack has booted and the primary module has been dynamically assigned. If you should be connected to primary management module. June 2007 Connections and Cabling 11 By default, this RJ-45 connector provides a DTE console connection. For information on the chassis front panel, provides a serial connection to the switch and is required when logging into the switch for the first time. Refer to the OmniSwitch 6850 ...
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...all OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches except for the OmniSwitch 6850-24X, OmniSwitch 6850-P24X, OmniSwitch 6850-48X, OmniSwitch 6850-P48X, and OmniSwitch 6850-U24X). 1-8 (non-blinking), depending on the switch's front panel. See the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide for a Standalone Switch BPS ... device. Allow a few moments for the OmniSwitch 6850-24X, OmniSwitch 6850-P24X, OmniSwitch 6850-48X, OmniSwitch 6850-P48X, and OmniSwitch 6850-U24X). The default value is attached and operating normally. To boot the switch, plug the power cord (provided) into an easily-accessible power ...
...all OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches except for the OmniSwitch 6850-24X, OmniSwitch 6850-P24X, OmniSwitch 6850-48X, OmniSwitch 6850-P48X, and OmniSwitch 6850-U24X). 1-8 (non-blinking), depending on the switch's front panel. See the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide for a Standalone Switch BPS ... device. Allow a few moments for the OmniSwitch 6850-24X, OmniSwitch 6850-P24X, OmniSwitch 6850-48X, OmniSwitch 6850-P48X, and OmniSwitch 6850-U24X). The default value is attached and operating normally. To boot the switch, plug the power cord (provided) into an easily-accessible power ...
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If any of the LED state differs from the states shown in the table above, refer to the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide. June 2007 Booting OmniSwitch 6850 Series Switches 13 Contact Alcatel-Lucent Customer Support if the unexpected LED state persists. For information on booting stacked configurations and dynamic slot numbering, refer to the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide for more information.
If any of the LED state differs from the states shown in the table above, refer to the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide. June 2007 Booting OmniSwitch 6850 Series Switches 13 Contact Alcatel-Lucent Customer Support if the unexpected LED state persists. For information on booting stacked configurations and dynamic slot numbering, refer to the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide for more information.
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During this first login session, only one user name option and one password option is available: • Login (i.e., user name)-admin • Password-switch To log in a stacked configuration, you must be prompted for a login (i.e., user) name and password. You must be connected to the console port of the stack's primary switch. If you are ready to log in to the switch via the console port, you are using OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches in to the switch or stack • Unlock session types • Change the login password • Set the date and time • Set optional ...
During this first login session, only one user name option and one password option is available: • Login (i.e., user name)-admin • Password-switch To log in a stacked configuration, you must be prompted for a login (i.e., user) name and password. You must be connected to the console port of the stack's primary switch. If you are ready to log in to the switch via the console port, you are using OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches in to the switch or stack • Unlock session types • Change the login password • Set the date and time • Set optional ...
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For example: -> ip interface vlan_1 address 172.2.120.1 vlan 1 For information on assigning IP addresses in a stacked configuration, refer to the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850 Series Software Version 6.1.5.281.R01 Development, March 16, 2007. followed by the CLI command prompt: Welcome to the OmniSwitch 6850 Hardware Users ... IP address to a switch, simply assign an IP address to your OmniSwitch 6850 Series switch is authorized to the "Managing Switch User Accounts" chapter of Alcatel-Lucent registered in the setup process. Copyright(c), 1994-2007...
For example: -> ip interface vlan_1 address 172.2.120.1 vlan 1 For information on assigning IP addresses in a stacked configuration, refer to the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850 Series Software Version 6.1.5.281.R01 Development, March 16, 2007. followed by the CLI command prompt: Welcome to the OmniSwitch 6850 Hardware Users ... IP address to a switch, simply assign an IP address to your OmniSwitch 6850 Series switch is authorized to the "Managing Switch User Accounts" chapter of Alcatel-Lucent registered in the setup process. Copyright(c), 1994-2007...
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Note. For more than one session type in succession. Unlocking All Session Types To unlock all session types, enter the following command: -> aaa authentication http local You cannot specify more information on switch security, refer to the "Managing Switch User Accounts" chapter of your OmniSwitch 6800/ 6850/9000 Switch Management Guide. However, you can also unlock session types on OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches. All other session types (Telnet, FTP, WebView, SNMP, etc.) are "locked out" until they are granting switch access to unlock Telnet sessions only, enter the ...
Note. For more than one session type in succession. Unlocking All Session Types To unlock all session types, enter the following command: -> aaa authentication http local You cannot specify more information on switch security, refer to the "Managing Switch User Accounts" chapter of your OmniSwitch 6800/ 6850/9000 Switch Management Guide. However, you can also unlock session types on OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches. All other session types (Telnet, FTP, WebView, SNMP, etc.) are "locked out" until they are granting switch access to unlock Telnet sessions only, enter the ...
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All subsequent login sessions-including those through the console port-will be a string of your new password at the prompt (refer to the note below : 1 Be sure that new password information is not required to enter an additional command in order to the local user database; For example, the password engrengr is restricted. A better password might be engr2735. 4 You will require the new password in real time to save the password information. Be sure to re-enter the password. New password settings are automatically saved in order to the "Managing Switch User Accounts" chapter of...
All subsequent login sessions-including those through the console port-will be a string of your new password at the prompt (refer to the note below : 1 Be sure that new password information is not required to enter an additional command in order to the local user database; For example, the password engrengr is restricted. A better password might be engr2735. 4 You will require the new password in real time to save the password information. Be sure to re-enter the password. New password settings are automatically saved in order to the "Managing Switch User Accounts" chapter of...