Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM user interface

5.2 Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM user interface

This section discusses the management interface of the switch module and what each task represents. To configure and manage the switch module, you can use the following interfaces:

IBM Eserver BladeCenter Management Module and I2C

Management functions that are necessary for initial setup are provided through the Management Module Web interface. I2C is the communication that is used between the Management Module and Ethernet switch.

Command-line interface (CLI)

You can configure and monitor the switch from the CLI, which is accessible through Telnet or SSH from a remote management station. You can also access the CLI through terminal emulation software on a management station directly connected to the switch module console port.

Browser Based Interface (BBI)

You can use the Browser Based Interface to manage and monitor the switch using a standard Web browser via HTTP. It provides a graphical means of viewing and configuring the switch’s characteristics.

5.2.1IBM Eserver BladeCenter Management Module and I2C

The Management Module Web interface is the only mechanism for performing certain management functions, including:

Configuring the management IP address of the switch

Enabling or disabling the external ports and management via these ports

Configuring Power On Self Test (POST) options

Remotely turning power to the switch on or off

All of these functions use the I2C interface when they need to communicate with the switch module. The use of the Management Module to configure Ethernet switches is documented in detail in the Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 GbE Switch Module Installation Guide.

5.2.2 Command-line interface

The command-line interface CLI is more flexible for configuring the switch than the BBI. It is scriptable, requires less overhead to run, and because it is a Telnet session, it can be run from any operating system (whether or not it is graphical).

Main Menu commands

Figure 5-4 on page 35 shows the Main Menu window. Each of the following commands brings you to a first level submenu:

The stats menu gives statistics about the switch.

The cfg menu contains all of the configuration options for the switch.

The oper menu contains all of the operator commands. Some of these commands can change the state of the switch, but these changes only apply until the next reboot. They are not permanent.

The boot menu contains the commands to control the booting of the switch, from which image to boot , which config to boot, and the gtimg and ptimg commands for getting and putting firmware files to the switch.

34Nortel Networks L2/3 Ethernet Switch Module for IBM Eserver BladeCenter

IBM Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM user interface, Command-line interface, Main Menu commands

Models: L2/3

5.2 Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM user interface

5.2.1IBM Eserver BladeCenter Management Module and I2C

5.2.2 Command-line interface

Main Menu commands

Figure 5-4 on page 35 shows the Main Menu window. Each of the following commands brings you to a first level submenu:

The stats menu gives statistics about the switch.

The cfg menu contains all of the configuration options for the switch.

The oper menu contains all of the operator commands. Some of these commands can change the state of the switch, but these changes only apply until the next reboot. They are not permanent.

The boot menu contains the commands to control the booting of the switch, from which image to boot , which config to boot, and the gtimg and ptimg commands for getting and putting firmware files to the switch.

5.2 Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM user interface

5.2.1IBM Eserver BladeCenter Management Module and I2C

5.2.2 Command-line interface

Main Menu commands

Figure 5-4 on page 35 shows the Main Menu window. Each of the following commands brings you to a first level submenu:

￿The stats menu gives statistics about the switch.

￿The cfg menu contains all of the configuration options for the switch.

￿The oper menu contains all of the operator commands. Some of these commands can change the state of the switch, but these changes only apply until the next reboot. They are not permanent.

￿The boot menu contains the commands to control the booting of the switch, from which image to boot , which config to boot, and the gtimg and ptimg commands for getting and putting firmware files to the switch.

The stats menu gives statistics about the switch.

The cfg menu contains all of the configuration options for the switch.

The oper menu contains all of the operator commands. Some of these commands can change the state of the switch, but these changes only apply until the next reboot. They are not permanent.

The boot menu contains the commands to control the booting of the switch, from which image to boot , which config to boot, and the gtimg and ptimg commands for getting and putting firmware files to the switch.