Nortel Networks 24T manual Initial Setup, Standalone Switch Setup

Installing the BayStack 410-24T Switch

Initial Setup

The BayStack 410-24T switch is designed for “plug-and-play” operation; in most cases the switch can be installed and made operational using the system default settings (see Appendix E, “Default Settings,” for a list of default settings for the BayStack 410-24T switch).

However, for the switch management function to become fully operational, certain parameters must be configured. A minimal configuration is required when you plan on remote management or TFTP operations.

If you are configuring your BayStack 410-24T switches into a stack configuration, you will need to supply additional parameters to properly setup the stack.

This section includes the following information:

•Instructions for the initial (standalone) switch setup

•Instructions for the initial stack setup

After setting up your switch or stack configuration as described in the following sections, proceed to Chapter 3, “Using the Console Interface,” for detailed descriptions of the menus and screens you can use to customize your configuration.

Standalone Switch Setup

For the initial setup of a standalone switch, you need to enter the IP address of the switch, the subnet mask, and the gateway address (refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Console Interface,” for more information about configuring your BayStack 410-24T switch).

To set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the switch:

1.Apply power to the switch.

2.After the Nortel Networks logo screen appears, press [Ctrl]-Y.

The Main Menu is displayed (Figure 2-13). The Main Menu hierarchy is described in Chapter 3, “Using the Console Interface.”

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