Nortel Networks BMD00009 manual Preface

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Preface

Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) software is included with the Nortel 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module (GbE Switch Module). The BBI software lets you use your Web browser to access switch information and statistics, and to perform switch configuration via the Internet.

This BBI Quick Guide provides an overview of how to access and use the Alteon OS Browser- Based Interface.

BMD00009, November 2007

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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