Nortel Networks BMD00009 manual Dashboard

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CHAPTER 5

The Dashboard

The Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view the present settings and operating status of a variety of switch features. The same information available through the switch’s command-line interface is present on the dashboard forms.

The following provides a basic outline for viewing the dashboard forms. You should first be familiar with configuration as covered in the Alteon OS Command Reference manual.

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Contents BBI Quick Guide Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide Contents Dashboard Preface Related Documentation Who Should Use This BookTypographic Conventions Typographic ConventionsHow to Get Help Getting Started FeaturesIP Interfaces Switch Set UpRequirements Starting the BBI Web Browser Set UpEnabling/Disabling BBI Access Log in to the switch Allow the BBI Dashboard page to load Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide 14 „ Getting Started Browser-Based Interface Basics 16 „ Browser-Based Interface Basics Context Tabs ToolbarFollowing general commands are available on the toolbar CommandsNavigation Window Message Window Forms WindowConfiguring the Switch Configuration Steps Reset Apply and save your changes using the toolbar commands Using the BBI to Load Switch SoftwareAlteon OS BBI Quick Guide 26 „ Configuring the Switch Viewing Statistics Steps for Displaying Statistics Dashboard Steps for Displaying Dashboards View information shown in the forms window. For example Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide 32 „ The Dashboard