Nortel Networks 4400, RELEASE 4.1 manual Safe IfIndex Ranges

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Appendix A IfIndexes and Interface Identification 59

IfIndex Ranges

Although the following ranges of IfIndexes may not currently be assigned, they are reserved and you should assign them only to the indicated interface type:

•1-4: Ethernet port assignments

•5-32: Additional virtual ports

•33-148: Voice assignments

•149-206: WAN port and Expansion port assignments

Note: If the Passport 4460 unit is set to factory defaults, the default IfIn- dex assignment for the primary netlink is 149 or 147 (for units with only one Ethernet Base Module port available). The Passport 4400 Install Tool automatically deletes IfIndex assignments 149 and 147. Install Tool may be used at any time for installation and/or configuration of the Passport 4460 unit. You should make sure the primary netlink is assigned to an IfIndex of 207 or higher, and avoid assigning anything to either IfIndex 149 or 147.

Safe IfIndex Ranges

You can assign available IfIndexes between 207 and 255 when creating, for example, a frame relay tunnel PVC, and not worry about the assignment being overwritten when new modules are defined on the Passport 4460 unit. Go to,

•“IfIndex Overview” on page 57

•“Hard-Coded IfIndexes” on page 58

•“IfIndex Table Display Description” on page 60

Getting Started with Passport 4400, Release 4.1

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Contents Getting Started with Passport 4400, Release Statement of Conditions Copyright 2000 Nortel Networks, IncTrademarks Restricted Rights LegendLimitations of Remedies EC Declaration of ConformityTechnische Daten Donnees Techniques Safety Warnings and CautionsTechnical Data WarnungAvertissementNotification 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 Workstation Requirements Chapter Hardware SetupIf you are using You need 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 Parameter Range of Value Required Action Defining Node IDDefining Customer ID 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 IdentificationIfIndex Description Hard-Coded IfIndexesReserved IfIndexes and Ranges Safe IfIndex Ranges IfIndex RangesIfIndex Table Display Description Configurator Procedure for Displaying the IfIndex TableSlot CLI Procedure for Displaying the IfIndex TableIfIndex IfExtType 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