Nortel Networks 4400, RELEASE 4.1 manual Appendix a IfIndexes and Interface Identification

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Appendix A

IfIndexes and Interface Identification

The following topics are discussed in this chapter.

•“IfIndex Overview” on page 57

•“Hard-Coded IfIndexes” on page 58

•“Reserved IfIndexes and Ranges” on page 58

•“IfIndex Table Display Definitions” on page 62

IfIndex Overview

Each physical and virtual interface on the Passport 4460 is assigned an IfIndex, a unique identifier that allows SNMP to read and write status information. These IfIndexes are used to establish logical links between interfaces and higher-level applications and protocol stacks.

The Passport 4460 can support up to 255 IfIndexes. Some of these are hard-coded and cannot be changed; others are automatically reserved by the Passport 4460 operating system when the unit is powered on.

For more information on IfIndexes, proceed to the the following:

•“Hard-Coded IfIndexes” on page 58

•“Reserved IfIndexes and Ranges” on page 58

•“IfIndex Table Display Description” on page 60

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Contents Getting Started with Passport 4400, Release Trademarks Copyright 2000 Nortel Networks, IncRestricted Rights Legend Statement of ConditionsLimitations of Remedies EC Declaration of ConformityTechnical Data Safety Warnings and CautionsWarnungAvertissement Technische Daten Donnees TechniquesNotification of Canadian Requirements Notification of FCC Requirements209664-A Contents Chapter Accessing the CLI and Basic Configuration Index Contents 209664-A Chapter Introduction Unpacking the Unit List of DocumentationPassport software license Device Management Tools Determining Which Management Tool to UsePassport 4400 Install Network Management Tools Pmdm Introduction 209664-A Chapter Online Documentation Accessing the Online DocumentationOpen the documentation For installing documentation from the CD-ROMNavigating Online Documentation Online Documentation Site Map Online Documentation Printing Online Documentation Browsers Browser How to Get Optimum Results Operation Passport 4400 Rel Software Online Documentation 209664-A Chapter Hardware Setup If you are using You needWorkstation Requirements If you are using Refer to Installing Passport 4460 HardwareChapter Configurator Procedure for Creating a Node Profile Accessing the Configurator Through a Web Browser Viewing Node Profile Information Defining a Unique DNA Prefix Click on ConfigureDefining a Node ID on Defining a Customer ID on Defining a Node NameDefining a Node ID Defining a Customer ID Resetting the UnitSetting the DNA Numbering Plan Overriding the DNA Numbering Plan Passport 4400 Configurator Documentation URL UpdateSetting the System Clock Configurator Procedure for Creating a Node Profile Configurator Procedure for Creating a Node Profile 209664-A Using a Terminal Chapter Accessing the CLI and Basic ConfigurationCommunication Parameter Set-Up Requirements Accessing the CLI and Basic Configuration Hardware in the flow control field Logging into the CLI Using the Terminal Emulation ProgramAssigning the IP Address Parameter Range of Values Required Actions Chapter CLI Procedure for Creating a Node Profile CLI Procedure for Creating a Node Profile Parameter Range of Values Required Action Defining Node ID on Defining Customer ID on Defining Node ID Defining Customer IDParameter Range of Value Required Action Saving the Current Configuration and Resetting the Unit Confirming the New ConfigurationSetting the System Clock CLI Procedure for Creating a Node Profile IfIndex Overview Appendix a IfIndexes and Interface IdentificationHard-Coded IfIndexes Reserved IfIndexes and RangesIfIndex Description Safe IfIndex Ranges IfIndex RangesIfIndex Table Display Description Configurator Procedure for Displaying the IfIndex TableCLI Procedure for Displaying the IfIndex Table IfIndex IfExtTypeSlot PPA Number IfIndex Table Display DefinitionsChannel Number Slot NameAppendix a IfIndexes and Interface Identification 209664-A Application Code Appendix B Installing System Software from the CD-ROMDownloading Application Software Configurator Procedure for Downloading Application SoftwareCommit the Application Code Bank Select Administration and Code BankSave the Current Configuration and Reset the Unit CLI Procedure for Downloading Application Software Appendix B Installing System Software from the CD-ROM Babt CSA FCC TUV IndexIndex Index Index 209664-A