Nortel Networks 10BASE-T manual Igmp Snooping Feature, Configuration and Switch Management

Introduction to the BayStack 410-24T Switch

IGMP Snooping Feature

For conserving bandwidth and controlling IP multicast, the IGMP snooping feature can provide the same benefit as IP multicast routers, but in the local area. For more information about the IGMP snooping feature, see “IGMP Snooping” on page 1-54.

Configuration and Switch Management

The BayStack 410-24T switch is shipped directly from the factory ready to operate in any 10BASE-T network. Optional MDAs are available for connecting to 100BASE-T networks. You can manage the switch using the Nortel Networks Optivity® network management software, Nortel Networks Device Manager Software, or any generic SNMP-based network management software; however, you must assign an IP address to the switch or stack, depending on the mode of operation. You can set both addresses by using the Console/Comm Port or BootP, which resides on the switch. For more information about using the Console/ Comm Port to configure the switch, see Chapter 3, “Using the Console Interface.”

Flash Memory Storage

The following two sections describe switch parameters that are stored in flash memory.

Switch Software Image

Your switch’s software image is stored in flash memory. The flash memory allows you to update your switch software image with a newer version, without changing the switch hardware (see “Software Download” on page 3-114). An in-band connection between the switch and the TFTP load host is required to download the software image.

If a BootP server is set up properly on the network and the BayStack 410-24T switch detects a corrupted software image during the self-test, the switch automatically uses TFTP to download a new software image.

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