Nortel Networks 8600 manual Configuring the switch with the setup utility

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Job aid: Setup utility prompt descriptions (cont’d.)

Prompt

 

Description and action

 

 

 

 

 

Primary CPU mgmt port:

 

Description: Specifies if you want the

autonegotiation [n] (y/n)?

 

primary CPU to use autonegotiation.

 

 

Action: Enter n to accept the default, or enter

 

 

y to indicate that you want the primary CPU

 

 

management port to use autonegotiation.

 

 

 

 

 

speed (10/100) [10]:

 

Description: Specifies the line speed in Mb/s.

 

 

Action: Press Enter to accept the default (10

 

 

Mb/s), or specify 100 Mb/s.

 

 

 

 

 

Do you want to enable

 

Description: Specifies if you want the boot

automatic savetostandby

 

and run-time configuration files to be saved on

mode [n] (y/n)?

 

the backup CPU.

 

 

Action: Enter y to save the boot and run-time

 

 

configuration files on the backup CPU. Accept

 

 

the default (n) to save boot and run-time

 

 

configuration files on the primary CPU.

 

 

Do you want to enable m-mode

Description: Specifies if you want the

support [n] (y/n)?

 

chassis to run in 128 K mode. To run in 128 K

 

 

mode, the CPU module must be an 8691 or

 

 

higher and the switch must use at least one

 

 

8600 module (128 K module).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION

 

 

 

If you enable M mode support and you

 

 

 

use a mixed configuration of modules, you

 

 

 

disable the E modules and Pre-E modules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION

 

 

 

If you enable M mode support and you

 

 

 

use a mixed configuration of modules, you

 

 

 

disable the E modules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Action: Enter y if you want the chassis to run

 

 

in 128 K M mode. Accept the default (n), if

 

 

you want it to run in 32 K mode only.

 

 

 

 

 

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600

Commissioning

NN46205-319 01.01 Standard

30 May 2008

Copyright © 2008 Nortel Networks

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Contents Commissioning Legal Notice Contents Initial steps using the Nncli Common procedures using Device Manager 127 Copyright 2008 Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Inc. software license agreement Software licenseGeneral Nortel Networks Inc. software license agreement Software license Document changes FeaturesNew in this release Other changesNew in this release Navigation IntroductionIntroduction System connections Commissioning fundamentalsModem connection Terminal connectionClear to send PPP modem connectionData terminal Ready DTR Ground GND Data set ready Request to sendPPP configuration topology System logon Default passwords and community strings Hsecure modePrivateonly Setup utilityAging enforcement Filtering mechanismCommissioning fundamentals Setup utility example one Setup utility example two Secure and nonsecure protocols Management port Password encryptionFTP and Tftp Disabled Static IP entry for the OOB network management interface OOB network management port default IP flowchart Device Manager Web managementCommissioning fundamentals Commissioning tasks CommissioningCommissioning navigation Initial commissioning procedures Initial steps using Device ManagerInitial commissioning navigation Editing system informationVariable definitions Run-time configuration SaveBootConfig-saves the currentBoot configuration SaveRuntimeConfig-saves the currentConfiguring the date and time SaveSlaveBootConfig-savesCurrent boot configuration to File to enable featuresChanging passwords Use the data in the following table to configure the CLI tab Variable Value Prerequisites to initial steps Initial steps using the CLIInitial steps using the CLI Job aid Roadmap of initial CLI commands Initial steps using the CLI Connecting a terminal Prerequisites Connecting a modemProcedure steps Mtu bytes my-ip ipaddr peer-ip ipaddr pppfile file Baud rate 8databits truefalse mode asciislippppSlip-compression truefalse slip-rx-compression truefalse Variable definitions Truefalse Procedure job aid PPP fileSlip-rx-compression Chapfile file DefaultrouteIpcpmaxconfigure value Asyncmap valueIpcpmaxterminate value Lcpmaxconfigure valueLogin Ipcpmaxfailure valueNoacc Pappasswd passwordMtu value Netmask valueProxyarp Paprestart valuePapusername name PassivemodeChapfile mychap Papfile mypap Configuring the switch with the setup utilityProcedure job aid setup utility prompts Configuring the switch with the setup utility Initial steps using the CLI FTP Initial steps using the CLI Vlan Configuring system identification Ble timer value Enabledisable Enables Enabledisable Mgmt-virtual-ip ipaddr/maskSendAuthenticationTrap Smlt-on-single-cp enabledisaMm.n.d/hhmmMMddhhmm Configuring the time zoneDst-end Dhhmm Configuring the dateDst-start Mm.n.d/hhmmMMd Cpu-slot Config bootconfig master cpu-slotSpecifying the primary SF/CPU Enabledisable enables or Access-level access levelAccess level is an integer Routing Switch Logon or passwordPassword is the password Logon and/or password appliesPrevious passwords the switch Configures the minimum lengthFor passwords in high-secure Configures the operator logon toResetting passwords Initial steps using the Nncli Initial steps using the Nncli Boot config master cpu-slot Job aid Roadmap of initial Nncli commandsClock set MMddyyyyhhmmss Install Show boot config master Commissioning Group Log enablemaxfilesizeCommunity ForceBoot config sio modem 8databitsbaud rate mode asciislipppp Boot config sio modem restart Boot config sio modem slip-compression slip-rx-comp ressionConfigure the port to use either the Slip or Configures the communication mode forSerial port. The default is American Standard If you are configuring the modem port, you canEnables or disables TCP/IP header compression Enables or disables Transmission ControlFor Slip mode. The default is false. Use No operator to remove this configuration. ToDefaultroute Lcpmaxterminate value Novjccomp You must log on to the Privileged Exec mode in the Nncli Procedure job aid setup utility prompts Configuring the switch with the setup utility Initial steps using the Nncli FTP Initial steps using the Nncli Agent-conformance Enables agent conformance modeForce-trap-sender Authentication-trapBootstrap Force-iphdr-senderExample of configuring system identification Dst-end Mm.n.d/hhmmMMddh To configure this option to the defaultValue, use the default operator with Configures the starting date of DSTClock set MMddyyyyhhmmss Greenwich. To configure this option toDefault value, use the default operator With the commandChanging passwords Access level word Passwords in high-secure mode Changes the default lockout time afterThree invalid attempts. Configures Configures the minimum length forRemote connection configuration procedures Remote connection configuration using Device ManagerRemote connection configuration navigation Assigning static routes to the management interface Assigning an IP address to the management portVariable definitions Configuring Snmp settings for Device Manager access Variable definitions Enabling the Web management interface Click System Flags Select the EnableWebServer boxRemote connection configuration using Device Manager Remote connection configuration using the CLI Remote connection configuration using the CLI Job aid Roadmap of remote connection CLI commands Config sys set mgmt-virtual-ip ipaddr/mask Config bootconfig net mgmt ip ipaddr/mask cpu-slot valueNetaddr/mask Config bootconfig net mgmt route add netaddr/mask gatewayGateway Config bootconfig flags access-service truefalse Enabling remote access servicesConfig bootconfig net mgmt route add 11.0.0.0/255.0.0.0 Access-service Flags access-service truefalseFtp-debug Configuring the remote host logonTftp-rexmit Tftp-timeoutTftp-debug Tftp-hashRemote connection configuration using the CLI Remote connection configuration using the Nncli Remote connection configuration using the Nncli Ask gateway Sys mgmt-virtual-ip ipaddr/mask Job aid Roadmap of remote connection Nncli commandsMask Web-server Boot config net mgmt ip ipaddr mask valueIpaddr mask Boot config net mgmt route netaddr/mask gatewayEnabling remote access services Use the no operator to remove this Remote-access service types toConfiguration. To configure this option Specifies one of the followingHelp-tftp Def-display-rowsUse the no operator to later remove this configuration Management console screen. The default is disabledTftp-timeout Count value Commissioning verificationCommissioning verification navigation Pinging an IP deviceAccessing the switch through the Web interface Using Telnet to log on to the deviceAccessing the switch through the Web interface Commissioning verification Saving the configuration Common procedures using Device ManagerCommon procedure navigation Common procedures using Device Manager Backup Common procedures using the CLIStandby Mode clinncliFile SavetypeCommon procedures using the Nncli Standby word Backup wordFile word Index Time zone commands Page Commissioning
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8600 specifications

Nortel Networks 8600 is a highly regarded member of the Nortel Ethernet routing portfolio, specifically designed to meet the demands of today's bandwidth-hungry environments. This advanced platform is a favorite for service providers and enterprises due to its scalability, reliability, and performance capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Nortel 8600 is its exceptional scalability. The platform supports a wide range of Ethernet services that can accommodate the growth of network applications without requiring significant overhaul. This scalability is driven by its ability to provide multiple 10 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing organizations to expand their network as bandwidth needs increase.

The 8600 employs a robust architecture that enhances its performance. It utilizes a switching fabric that delivers high throughput and low latency, making it ideal for applications that demand real-time data transmission, such as voice over IP (VoIP) and video streaming. With support for high-density Ethernet, the 8600 can handle a large number of simultaneous connections, facilitating seamless experiences for end-users.

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Overall, the Nortel Networks 8600 is a sophisticated routing solution that integrates cutting-edge technologies to meet the demands of modern network environments, making it a preferred choice for organizations seeking a balance between performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
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