CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the Alteon OS
Features
The network administrator can access all 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 Alteon OS 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
21.0Command Reference for Nortel Networks Layer
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