Browser-Based Interface Quick Guide TM Alteon OS 21.0 Layer 2-7 GbE Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Part Number: 24R9744, March 2006 4655 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.nortelnetworks.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Copyright 2004 Nortel Networks, Inc., Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California 95054, USA. All rights reserved. Part Number: 24R9744. This document is protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying, distribution, and decompilation. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of Nortel Networks, Inc.
Contents Preface 5 Who Should Use This Book 5 Related Documentation 5 Typographic Conventions 6 How to Get Help 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 9 Features 9 Requirements 10 Switch Set Up 10 IP Interfaces 10 Enabling/Disabling BBI Access 10 Web Browser Set Up 11 Starting the BBI 11 Chapter 2: Browser-Based Interface Basics 15 Toolbar 16 Context Buttons 16 Commands 17 Navigation Window 18 Forms Window 18 Message Window 19 Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch 21 Configuration Steps 21 Using the BBI to Load Switch So
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Preface Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) software is included in the GbE Switch Module. The BBI software lets you use your Web browser to access switch information and statistics, and to perform switch configuration via the Internet. This BBI Quick Guide provides an overview of how to access and use the Browser-Based Interface. Who Should Use This Book This BBI Quick Guide is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in configuring and maintaining a network.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Typographic Conventions The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book. Table 1 Typographic Conventions Typeface or Symbol Meaning Example AaBbCc123 This type is used for names of commands, files, and directories used within the text. View the readme.txt file. It also depicts on-screen computer output and Main# prompts. AaBbCc123 This bold type appears in command examples. It shows text that must be typed in exactly as shown.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide How to Get Help If you need help, service, or technical assistance, see the "Getting help and technical assistance" appendix in the Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 GbE Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Installation Guide on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD.
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI), and explains how to access the BBI start page. Features The network administrator can access all switch configuration and monitoring functions through the BBI, a Web-based switch management interface.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Requirements GbE Switch Module Installed Alteon OS switch software PC or workstation with network access to the switch Frame-capable Web-browser software, such as the following: Netscape Navigator 4.7x or higher Internet Explorer 6.0x or higher JavaScript enabled in your Web browser Switch Set Up Before you can access the BBI, minimal configuration is required on the GbE Switch Module.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Web Browser Set Up Most modern Web browsers work with frames and JavaScript by default, and require no additional set up. However, you should check your Web browser’s features and configuration to make sure frames and JavaScript are enabled. NOTE – JavaScript is not the same as Java. Please make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your Web browser. Starting the BBI When the switch and browser set up is done, follow these steps to launch the BBI: 1. Start your Web browser.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide 3. Log in to the switch. If your switch and browser are properly configured, you will be asked to enter a password: Enter the account name and password for the switch’s administrator or user account. The default account name is admin, and the default password is admin. For more password information, see your Alteon OS Command Reference manual.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide 4. Allow the BBI Dashboard page to load. When the proper account name and password combination is entered, the BBI Dashboard page is displayed in your browser’s viewing area: NOTE – There may be a slight delay while the Dashboard page is being initialized. You should not stop the browser while loading is in progress. When loading is complete, a folder icon will appear in the left-hand navigation window.
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CHAPTER 2 Browser-Based Interface Basics Once you are properly logged in, the Browser-Based Interface (BBI) appears in your Web browser’s viewing window: There are four main regions on the BBI screen: The toolbar is used for selecting the context for your actions in the other windows. The navigation window is used for selecting particular items or features to act upon. The forms window is used for viewing or altering switch information.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Toolbar Context Buttons The toolbar is used for setting the context for your actions in the application. There are three context buttons: Configure When selected, you can access the switch configuration forms. Configuration forms can be altered only if you are logged in using the administrator account. Select an item in the navigation window to display the desired configuration form in the forms window.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Commands The following general commands are available on the toolbar: Apply Pending configuration changes do not take effect until the Apply command is selected. Once applied, all changes take effect on the switch immediately. If you do not save the changes, however, they will be lost the next time the switch is rebooted. Save Writes applied configuration changes to non-volatile flash memory on the switch.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Navigation Window The navigation window is used for selecting a particular switch feature to act upon. Status, statistics, or configuration forms for the selected item will appear in the forms window, depending on the context chosen on the toolbar. The navigation window contains a tree of folders, sub-folders, and feature icons: You can click on any closed folder to open it and reveal its contents. Click on any open folder to close it.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Message Window Switch log messages are generated by events such as login/logout activity, password changes, configuration changes, and switch reboot. The BBI records the 64 most recent messages and displays each one briefly in the message window. When the last message has been displayed, the cycle repeats. To view all 64 messages at the same time, select the Show Log command on the toolbar. A new Web-browser window will be opened to display the log information.
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CHAPTER 3 Configuring the Switch The Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view and change switch configuration parameters. The same configuration parameters that are available through the switch’s command-line interface are present on the BBI configuration forms. The following provides a basic outline for switch configuration. You should first be familiar with configuration as covered in the Alteon OS 21.0 Command Reference manual.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide 2. Select a feature icon in the navigation window. For example: 3. View or make changes to the settings shown in the forms window. For example: NOTE – Fields which must be configured for proper switch operations are highlighted on the forms in GREEN type. Items which load other forms when selected are underlined.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide 4. 5. Submit, reset, or delete the form contents using buttons on the bottom of the form. Submit When selected, the form is sent to the switch. Any configuration changes are placed in the “pending” state and do not take effect until the toolbar Apply command is given. Reset When selected, the form fields are reset to their last submitted values. Delete This button is available for configuration items that can be deleted.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide 2. In the Navigation Window, select System > Config/Image Control. The Switch Image and Configuration Management page appears.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide 3. If you are loading software from your computer (HTTP client), go to Step 4. If you are loading software from a FTP/TFTP server, enter the server’s information in the FTP/ TFTP Settings section. 4. In the Image Settings section, select the image version you want to replace (Image for Transfer). If you are loading software from a FTP/TFTP server, enter the file name and click Get Image. If you are loading software from your computer, click Browse.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Once the image has loaded, the page refreshes to show the new software.
CHAPTER 4 Viewing Statistics The Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view a variety of switch performance statistics. The same statistics that are available through the switch’s command-line interface are present on the BBI statistics forms. The following provides a basic outline for viewing statistics. You should first be familiar with available statistics as covered in the Alteon OS 21.0 Command Reference manual.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide 3. View the statistics in the forms window. For example: NOTE – The sample screens that appear in this document might differ slightly from the screens displayed by your system. Screen content varies based on the type of BladeCenter unit that you are using and the firmware versions and options that are installed. NOTE – Items which load other forms when selected are underlined.
CHAPTER 5 The Dashboard The Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view the present settings and operating status of a variety of switch features. The same information available through the switch’s command-line interface is present on the dashboard forms. The following provides a basic outline for viewing the dashboard forms. You should first be familiar with configuration as covered in the Alteon OS 21.0 Command Reference manual.
Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide 3. View information shown in the forms window. For example: NOTE – The sample screens that appear in this document might differ slightly from the screens displayed by your system. Screen content varies based on the type of BladeCenter unit that you are using and the firmware versions and options that are installed. NOTE – Items which load other forms when selected are underlined.