Nortel Networks 450 manual Initial Setup, Standalone Switch Setup

Installing the BayStack 450 Switch

Initial Setup

The BayStack 450 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 F, “Default Settings,” for a list of default setting for the BayStack 450 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 450 switches into a stack configuration, you will need to supply additional parameters to properly set up 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, see 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 (see Chapter 3, “Using the Console Interface,” for more information about configuring your BayStack 450 switch).

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

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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