® OmniSwitch 6900 Getting Started Guide 060333-10, Rev.
Attention. Only personnel knowledgeable in basic electrical and mechanical procedures should install or maintain this equipment. The features and specifications described in this guide are subject to change without notice. Lithium Batteries Caution. There is a danger of explosion if the lithium battery provided with the switch is incorrectly replaced. If a lithium battery requires replacement for any reason, return the corresponding module to Alcatel-Lucent.
Table of Contents OmniSwitch 6900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Your First Login Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Logging In to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting IP Address Information for the EMP . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing the Hardware ............... 3 Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Site Preparation . . . . .
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OmniSwitch 6900 The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900 (OS6900) is a highcapacity, high-performance Ethernet LAN switch based on the state-of-the-art Alcatel Operating System (AOS). The OS6900’s class-leading low-power consumption, front-toback cooling, compact form-factor, and front-accessible components make it a perfect fit for data center applications, as well as a long-term upgrade for legacy core platforms.
Related Documentation The following user documentation is provided for the OmniSwitch 6900. • OmniSwitch 6900 Getting Started Guide Describes the procedures for getting an OmniSwitch 6900 up and running. Also provides information on fundamental aspects of hardware components and basic setup commands.
Installing the Hardware Items Required • Grounding wrist strap (included) • Phillips screwdriver • Flat-blade screwdriver • Serial cable Site Preparation Environmental Requirements Electrical Requirements OmniSwitch 6900 switches have the following general electrical requirements: • Each switch requires one grounded electrical outlet for each power supply installed in the chassis. OmniSwitch 6900 switches offer both AC and DC power supply support.
Unpacking and Installing the Switch Lifting the Chassis To protect your switch components from damage, read all unpacking recommendations and instructions carefully before beginning. Lifting the chassis requires two people. When lifting, use the recessed hand grip provided on the rear panel and the reinforced area immediately under the front air intake plenum. Unpack your OmniSwitch 6900 chassis as close as possible to the location where it will be installed. Items Included Note.
Mounting the Switch Airflow Considerations To ensure proper airflow, be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated area and provide minimum recommended clearance at the front, back and sides of the switch. } Rear. 6 inches minimum at rear of chassis.
To rack mount the switch, follow the steps below. 1 Mark the holes on the rack where the chassis is to be Standalone (Non-Rack Mounted) Installations installed. 2 Using two people, lift and position the chassis until the rack-mount flanges are flush with the rack post. Refer to page 4 for information on properly lifting the chassis. The chassis can also be placed unmounted on a stable, flat surface as a standalone unit.
Installing Chassis Components 1 Insert the module into the slot along the chassis card guides. The component side of the board should face up. The module should slide in easily. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Notice. Be sure to follow proper procedures to eliminate electrostatic discharge (ESD) from your person and the surrounding area before installing chassis components. Blank Cover Plates Blank cover plates are factory-installed in the chassis and are used to cover empty slots.
3 Once the notches have grasped the rail, press the Installing Fan Trays extractor lever upward until the module is firmly seated. 1 Insert the tray into the chassis slot and slide it straight back until it meets the chassis backplane connectors. 4 Once the module is firmly seated, secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screw. 2 When the fan tray is firmly seated, tighten the two Installing Transceivers captive screws at the left and right sides of the fan tray’s front panel.
Installing Power Supplies 1 Orient the power supply so that the power cord socket is situated at the right of the power supply. 2 Slide the power supply back until its connector meets the chassis backplane and the locking tab clips into place. Important. Do not plug any power cords into a power source at this time as this will boot the chassis. Connecting the power cord(s) to a power source and the switch’s boot sequence are covered on page 11.
Connections and Cabling Once your switch is properly installed, you should connect all network and management cables required for your network applications.
Booting the Switch Now that you have installed the switch components and connected network and management cables, you can boot the switch. To boot the switch, plug all power supply cords into easily-accessible, properly grounded power outlets. (Do not use extension cords.) The switch will power on and boot automatically. Note. If you have more than one power supply installed, be sure to plug in each power supply in rapid succession, (i.e., within a few seconds of each other).
Your First Login Session In order to complete the setup process for the switch, you must complete the following steps during your first login session: • Log in to the switch • Set IP address information for the Ethernet Management Port (EMP) Logging In to the Switch When you first log in to the switch, you will be prompted for a CMM login name and password.
More Information On User Accounts. A user account includes a login name, password, and user privileges. Privileges determine whether the user has read or write access to the switch and which commands the user is authorized to execute. For detailed information on setting up and modifying user accounts, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 7 Switch Management Guide Setting IP Address Information for the EMP The Ethernet Management Port (EMP) is located on the CMM module.
Unlocking Session Types Unlocking Specified Session Types Security is a key feature on OmniSwitch 6900 switches. As described on page 13, when you access the switch for the first time, you must use a direct console port connection. All other session types (Telnet, FTP, WebView, and SNMP) are locked out until they are manually unlocked by the user. You can also unlock session types on a one-by-one basis.
Changing the Login Password Setting the System Time Zone Change the login password for admin user sessions by following the steps below: The switch’s default time zone is UTC. If you require a time zone that is specific to your region, or if you need to enable Daylight Savings Time (DST) on the switch, you can configure these settings via the system timezone and system daylight-savings-time commands.
Setting Optional Parameters Viewing Your Changes Specifying an Administrative Contact To view your current changes, enter show system at the CLI prompt. An administrative contact is the person or department in charge of the switch. If a contact is specified, users can easily find the appropriate network administrator if they have questions or comments about the switch. To specify an administrative contact, use the system contact command.
Using WebView OmniSwitches can be configured and monitored using WebView, Alcatel-Lucent’s web-based device management tool. Navigating WebView After you have successfully logged in, the Chassis Management home page displays. Logging In to WebView Note. Before attempting to establish a WebView session, be sure that you have first unlocked the HTTP session type using the aaa authentication command. Otherwise, a login error will occur. See “Unlocking Session Types” on page 14 for more information.
Troubleshooting WebView The WebView login screen does not display. This suggests either a physical or network connection issue. Try the following options: • Be sure that there is a good physical Ethernet cable connection to the Ethernet port used for managing the switch (EMP or NI port). • Be sure your computer has a valid Ethernet connection and IP address. See page 13 for information on configuring the IP address for the EMP. The login screen displays, but login attempts fail.
