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Version 8.0
Part No. 300855-C Rev.00
December 1999
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Quick Start Guide for Nortel
Networks 5399 and 8000
Access Switches
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Copyright © 1999 Nortel Networks All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. December 1999. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to
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Contents Quick-Start Guide Quick-Start Tasks ..............................................................................................................1 Task 1: Site Preparation ..............................................................................................3 Task 2: Install RAC Software .......................................................................................4 Task 3: Install the RAC ...............................................................................
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Preface If you are responsible for installing, configuring, or managing a Nortel Networks 5399 Access Switch or 8000 Access Switch (formerly known as Model 5399 and Model 8000 Remote Access Concentrator (RAC)), you need to read this guide. Note: The Access Switch product name appears only on the title page. Whenever the term Remote Access Concentrator (RAC) appears in this document, it refers to the Nortel Networks 5399 or 8000 Access Switch. This guide provides instructions for installing
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Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions: angle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the description inside the brackets. Do not type the brackets when entering the command. Example: If the command syntax is: ping , you enter: ping 192.32.10.12 bold text Indicates command names and options and text that you need to enter. Example: Enter show ip {alerts | routes
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Preface italic text Indicates file and directory names, new terms, book titles, and variables in command syntax descriptions. Where a variable is two or more words, the words are connected by an underscore. Example: If the command syntax is: show at valid_route is one variable and you substitute one value for it. screen text Indicates system output, for example, prompts and system messages. Example: Set Trap Monitor Filters Acronyms This guide uses the following acronyms: A
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Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Related Publications For more information about using the Model 5399 and Model 8000 Remote Access Concentrators, refer to the following publications: • Nortel Networks 5399 Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide (Nortel Networks part number 308679-A) • Installing the Nortel Networks 8000 Access Switch (Nortel Networks part number 308680-A) • Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switch SNMP MIB Reference (Nortel Networks p
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Preface You can purchase selected documentation sets, CDs, and technical publications through the collateral catalog. The catalog is located on the World Wide Web at support.baynetworks.com/catalog.html and is divided into sections arranged alphabetically: • The “CD ROMs” section lists available CDs. • The “Guides/Books” section lists books on technical topics. • The “Technical Manuals” section lists available printed documentation sets. How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract
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Quick-Start Guide This Quick-Start guide describes how to install and configure Remote Access Concentrator (RAC) hardware and software using factory defaults. After installing the RAC, you can customize it for your specific requirements. This guide is written for system administrators who install and maintain RACs and have knowledge of networking and networking protocols. You can choose either the quick-start procedure or the roadmap. The information is presented as follows: • Quick-Start
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Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Table 1. Quick-Start Tasks Task What is Performed What is Required 1 Order line provisioning Switch type and switch parameters that are from the telco supported by the RAC Determine IP addresses RAC IP address Subnet mask Broadcast address Preferred Load Host address Preferred Dump Host address Load/Dump Gateway address Determine boot sequence self or net Determine software image oper.64.enet (on RAC) or TFTP Load location Di
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Quick-Start Guide Task 1: Site Preparation Before installing and configuring a Remote Access Concentrator you need to have the following information: • Line provisioning • IP addresses • Boot sequence • Software image location Order Line Provisioning The lines are ordered through the telco before the RAC is installed. Typically this is done after the sales order is placed. The supported switch types and switch parameters are described in Provisioning WAN Lines for Nortel Networks 5399 and
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Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Boot Sequence You must decide which boot sequence you want to use (default is self). You can choose a network boot (net), self boot (self), or both. Typically, you select both (net and self). Software Image Determine the software image location (RAC or load host). The software image is shipped with the RAC and is stored in flash memory. Typically you would select to load from flash memory, but you can also load from a TFTP l
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Quick-Start Guide The Model 8000 console terminal is configured as follows: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No parity •1 stop bit • XON/XOFF flow control Detailed installation instructions are in the Nortel Networks 5399 Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide and Installing the Nortel Networks 8000 Access Switch. Task 4: RAC Configuration To configure the RAC, it must be in ROM monitor mode. Press and hold the Reset button on the Model 8000. After the green stat light flashes, release the Re
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Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Set the Network Addresses This section uses the IP addresses established in Task 1. To set the network addresses: 1. At the ROM monitor prompt, enter addr and respond to the prompts as shown in the example. To accept the default shown in brackets, press the Return key. Note: For illustration purposes, this example shows a RAC on an Ethernet network with the IP address 192.9.200.62. The host system address is 192.9.200.55. T
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Quick-Start Guide Set the Operating Image The default operating image is shipped with the RAC and is stored in flash memory. Verify or set the operating image as follows: 1. At the ROM monitor prompt, enter image and respond to the prompts as shown in the example. To accept the default shown in brackets, press the Return key. monitor:: image Enter Image name [(ip) “oper.64.enet”, “OPER_64_ENET.SYS”]:: Enter TFTP Load Directory[““]:: Enter TFTP Dump path/filename::192.9.200.62.dump 2. After
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Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Enable the allow_snmp_sets Parameter If you plan to use the Config Utility to configure and manage the RAC, you must enable the allow_snmp_sets parameter. To enable this parameter: Note: If you do not plan to use the Config Utility, go to Step 3. 1. At the ROM monitor prompt, enter allow_snmp_sets. 2. Enter Y when you are asked if you want to enable this parameter. 3. Save the changes you made to the RAC: a. For the 5399 RAC, e
