Nortel Networks BCM 4.0 Connection and configuration procedures, Connecting to the BCM system

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Chapter 4

Connection and configuration procedures

The initial configuration defines your BCM system to the network. It also gives the system a unique identity and initial parameters. From that point, you can continue with the specific configurations for your system.

This chapter provides the following connection and configuration procedures:

•“Connecting to the BCM system” on page 33

•“Downloading from the BCM web page” on page 36

•“Generating a software keycode” on page 37

•“Configuring the BCM system parameters” on page 37

•“Configuring the MBMs” on page 42

•“Customizing other parameters” on page 43

For more information about installing the BCM system (such as wiring charts and cable diagrams), refer to the BCM200/400 4.0 Installation and Maintenance Guide.

Connecting to the BCM system

Refer to the chapter “Initialize the system” in the BCM200/400 4.0 Installation and Maintenance Guide for more detailed information.

If you can use the default IP address, you can connect the BCM system to the LAN. This enables you to configure the BCM system, through Element Manager, from any PC connected to the LAN.

If you can connect through a LAN connection, proceed to “Downloading from the BCM web page” on page 36.

Warning: Before using the default address on your network, check with your system administrator. If this address conflicts with the LAN settings, you can cause network damage if you connect to the network without changing the IP address.

If you must change the IP address (due to a conflict with your network), connect to the BCM system using an Ethernet crossover cable (see “Connecting through the Ethernet crossover cable” on page 34), through the serial port (see “Connecting through the serial port” on page 34),or change the IP address using Telset Administration.

BCM 4.0 Installation Checklist and Quick Start Guide

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Contents BCM 4.0 Installation Checklist and Quick Start Guide Copyright 2006 Nortel Networks, All Rights Reserved Software License BCM 4.0 Installation Checklist and Quick Start GuideN0060602 Contents Contents About this guide PrecautionsPurpose AudienceInstallation and configuration checklist Sheet 1 Installation and configuration summaryGetting started Task Reference CommentsInstallation and configuration checklist Sheet 2 Default valuesDefault IP addresses Default user names and passwordsTools, data, and parameters System information Sheet 1Description Value Comments General checklist ChecklistsMain unit components checklist Getting started System information Sheet 2Expansion unit and media bay modules components checklist Main units BCM200 main unit ports and connectorsSystem overview BCM expansion unit BCM400 onlyStartup Profile Element ManagerSystem overview N0060602 Mounting a BCM main unit and expansion unit Installing a BCM unit in a rackTo attach the rack-mount brackets Physical installationTo mount a BCM unit in an equipment rack Minutes/unitTo install a BCM unit on a wall Installing a BCM unit on a wallAttach the wall-mount bracket to the BCM400 main unit Installing a BCM unit on a flat surfaceInstalling the MBMs Connecting the expansion unit to the main unitTo install a BCM unit on flat surface Chapter Physical installationPossible trunk MBM DIP switch settings Use and to set the DIP switches for the MBMsDS30 Possible station MBM DIP switch settingsOffsets 0 Bus # Offset DS30 # OffsetsConnecting the MBM wiring To install MBMsMinutes/MBM To connect the DTM, CTM, BRIM, or 4x16 MBMs DTM RJ-48C wiring array ASM and DSM wiring chart Sheet 1 To connect the GatmTo connect the DSM16, DSM32, ASM8, GASM8, or 4x16 MBMs Physical installation ASM and DSM wiring chart Sheet 2 For ASM onlyFor DSM only Powering up the BCM system Wiring the FEMTo connect the fiber cables Connecting the data networking hardware To power up the BCM systemTo connect the BCM system to the WAN To install telephones Unpacking, placing, and wiring telephone hardwareTo connect the modem Minutes/telephoneTo install optional telephony equipment Connecting to the BCM system Connection and configuration proceduresTo configure your computer Connecting through the Ethernet crossover cableConnecting through the serial port Connection and configuration proceduresTo connect through the serial port To access the BCM web To download and install BCM Element ManagerDownloading from the BCM web Generating a software keycode Configuring the BCM system parametersTo download the Startup Profile template MinuteModem IP addressSystem Telephony startupIP Phones To configure the BCM system using BCM Element ManagerSnmp Agent Snmp communityConnection and configuration procedures Connection and configuration procedures To configure the MBMs Configuring the MBMsStartup Profile times and LED sequence Startup Profile times and LED sequenceTelephony Resources Customizing other parametersConnection and configuration procedures N0060602
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BCM 4.0 specifications

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