Enterasys Networks X16-C manual First-Time Quick Configuration, Assigning an IP Address to eth0

First-Time Quick Configuration

First-Time Quick Configuration

This section describes the minimal configuration required to facilitate first‐time communications with the Matrix X16‐C. Consider the following:

•Decide whether you will configure the Matrix X16‐C for switching (bridging) or routing:

•If routing, assign an IP address to interface eth0 for management access. Refer to “Assigning an IP Address to eth0” on page 3‐47.

•If switching, configure the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for network IP address assignment. Refer to “Configuring DHCP” on page 3‐47.

Note: Be aware that a statically or DHCP-assigned IP address is accessible from within that subnet by a host directly connected to the interface (via a switch) but if you need to connect to the console from a host on a different subnet, you must configure a static route to that host. Refer to the Matrix X Router Command Line Interface Reference Guide for more information.

•Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to configure proper chassis clocking. Refer to “Enabling NTP” on page 3‐48.

•Designate a name, location, and contact for the Matrix X16‐C. Refer to “Naming the Matrix X16‐C” on page 3‐48.

For more detailed information about configuring the Matrix X16‐C, refer to the Matrix X Router Configuration Guide, which is available online at:

http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals

Assigning an IP Address to eth0

To assign an IP address to the Matrix X16‐C’s management interface (eth0), enter the following commands at the CLI prompt:

1.matrix-x(switch-su) router

2.matrix-x(router-exec)# configure terminal

3.matrix-x(router-config) interface eth0

4.matrix-x(router-config-if-eth0) ip address {ip_address}(ip-mask)

5.matrix-x(router-config-if-eth0) no shutdown

6.matrix-x(router-config-if-eth0) exit

Configuring DHCP

To set up the Matrix X16‐C as a DHCP client on your network, enter the following commands at the CLI prompt. This example includes manually configuring a default gateway.

1.matrix-x(switch-su) router

2.matrix-x(router-exec)# configure terminal

3.matrix-x(router-config) ip route 0.0.0.0 {ip-address}

4.matrix-x(router-config) interface {port_type.slot.port}

5.matrix-x(router-config-if-xx.x.x) ip address dhcp

6.matrix-x(router-config-if-xx.x.x) exit

Matrix X16-C Chassis Installation Guide 3-47