Nortel Networks NN47230-301 manual Preface, Before you begin

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Preface

This document provides generic instructions for installing and using the Security & Routing Element Manager (SREM) software.

Security & Routing Element Manager (SREM) is a graphical user interface (GUI) that runs in an online, interactive mode. SREM allows the management of multiple devices (for example, the Nortel SNAS 4050) from one application. To use SREM, you must have network connectivity to a management station running SREM in one of the supported environments.

Before you begin

This guide is intended for network administrators who have the following background:

•basic knowledge of networks, Ethernet bridging, and IP routing

•familiarity with networking concepts and terminology

•experience with windowing systems or GUIs

•basic knowledge of network topologies

Before using this guide, you must complete the following procedures. For a new switch:

Step Action

1Install the switch.

For installation instructions, see Nortel Secure Network Access Switch 4050 Installation Guide (320846-A).

2Connect the switch to the network.

For more information, see Nortel Secure Network Access Solution Guide (320817-A).

3Complete the basic switch configuration using CLI commands.

For more information, see Nortel Secure Network Access Switch 4050 User Guide (320818-A).

Nortel Secure Network Access Switch Software Release 1.6.1

Installing and Using Security and Routing Element Manager (SREM)

NN47230-301 02.01 Standard

1.6.116 July 2007

Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks