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CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the BLADEOS
Features
The network administrator can access switch configuration and monitoring functions through the BBI, a
Many of the same configuration and monitoring functions as the
Intuitive and
Password protection
Nothing to install; the BBI is part of the BLADEOS switch software
Automatically upgraded with each new software release
Note – You can perform most configuration and monitoring tasks through the BBI. For a comprehensive set of commands, use the
Requirements
G8124 switch
Installed BLADE OS switch software
PC or workstation with network access to the switch’s management interface.
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