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OmniSwitch 6250/6450 Switch Management Guide May 2012 page xvii

• AOS Release 6.6.3 Release Notes

Includes critical Open Problem Reports, feature exceptions, and other important information on the

features supported in the current release and any limitations to their support.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
About this Guide13
- Supported Platforms13
- What Is in this Manual14
- When Should I Read this Manual14
- Who Should Read this Manual14
- How Is the Information Organized15
- What Is Not in this Manual15
- Documentation Roadmap16
- Related Documentation18
- Technical Support20
- User Manual CD20
Chapter 1 Managing System Files21
- In this Chapter21
- File Management Specifications22
- Switch Administration Overview23
  - File Transfer23
  - Switch Directories24
- File and Directory Management25
- Loading Software Onto the Switch40
- Registering Software Image Files47
  - Directories on the Switch47
  - Available Image Files48
- Application Examples for File Management49
- Verifying Directory Contents55
- Installing Software Licenses56
  - Licensed Features57
- Setting the System Clock59
  - Setting Date and Time59
  - Daylight Savings Time Configuration61
    - Enabling DST62
Chapter 2 Logging into the Switch65
- In this Chapter66
- Login Specifications67
- Login Defaults67
- Quick Steps for Logging into the Switch69
- Overview of Switch Login Components70
  - Management Interfaces70
  - User Accounts71
- Using Telnet72
  - Logging into the Switch through Telnet72
  - Starting a Telnet Session from the Switch72
- Using FTP74
  - Using FTP to Log into the Switch74
- Using Secure Shell76
- Modifying the Login Banner85
  - Modifying the Text Display before Login86
- Configuring Login Parameters87
- Configuring the Inactivity Timer87
- Enabling the DNS Resolver88
- Verifying Login Settings89
Chapter 3 Using SNMP91
- In this Chapter91
- SNMP Specifications92
- SNMP Defaults92
- Quick Steps for Setting up an SNMP Management Station94
- Quick Steps for Setting up Trap Filters95
  - Filtering by Trap Families95
  - Filtering by Individual Traps96
- SNMP Overview97
- Using SNMP for Switch Security100
  - Community Strings (Snmpv1 and Snmpv2)100
    - Configuring Community Strings100
  - Encryption and Authentication (Snmpv3)101
    - Configuring Encryption and Authentication101
    - Setting SNMP Security102
- Working with SNMP Traps103
- SNMP MIB Information105
- Verifying the SNMP Configuration114
Chapter 4 Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP)115
- In this Chapter115
- NTP Specifications116
- NTP Defaults Table116
- NTP Quick Steps117
- NTP Overview119
- Configuring NTP123
- Verifying NTP Configuration127
Chapter 5 Managing CMM Directory Content129
- In this Chapter129
- CMM Specifications130
- USB Flash Drive Specifications130
- CMM Files131
- Managing the Directory Structure (Non-Redundant)141
- Managing Redundancy in a Stack and CMM153
- Using the USB Flash Drive160
- Emergency Restore of the Boot.cfg File162
  - Can I Restore the Boot.file While Running from Certified162
- Displaying CMM Conditions163
Chapter 6 Using the CLI165
- CLI Specifications166
- CLI Overview167
  - Online Configuration167
  - Offline Configuration Using Configuration Files167
- Command Entry Rules and Syntax168
- Command Help171
  - Tutorial for Building a Command Using Help173
- CLI Services175
- Logging CLI Commands and Entry Results181
- Customizing the Screen Display183
- Multiple User Sessions186
- Application Example189
  - Using a Wildcard to Filter Table Information189
- Verifying CLI Usage191
Chapter 7 Working with Configuration Files194
- Configuration File Specifications194
Tutorial for Creating a Configuration File194
- Quick Steps for Applying Configuration Files196
- Configuration Files Overview198
- Applying Configuration Files to the Switch198
  - Verifying a Timed Session198
  - Cancelling a Timed Session199
- Configuration File Error Reporting199
- Text Editing on the Switch201
Creating Snapshot Configuration Files202
- Snapshot Feature List202
  - User-Defined Naming Options203
  - Editing Snapshot Files203
- Verifying File Configuration206
Chapter 8 Managing Automatic Remote Configuration Download207
- In this Chapter207
Automatic Remote Configuration Specifications208
Automatic Remote Configuration Defaults209
Quick Steps for Automatic Remote Configuration210
Overview211
- Basic Operation211
Interaction with Other Features214
- UDP/DHCP Relay214
- Qos214
- Lldp214
  - Dynamic Link Aggregation (LACP)214
Automatic Remote Configuration Download Process215
- Process Illustration216
- Additional Process Notes217
Download Component Files218
- Instruction File218
  - Instruction File Syntax219
  - Instruction File Usage Guidelines220
- Firmware Upgrade Files220
- Bootup Configuration File220
- Debug Configuration File221
- Script File221
  - Script File Usage Guidelines221
LACP Auto Detection and Automatic Link Aggregate Association222
DHCP Client Auto-Configuration Process223
Nearest-Edge Mode Operation226
Zero Touch License Upgrade228
Troubleshooting229
- Error Resolution229
- Server Connection Failure and File Download Errors229
  - Error Description Table230
- Script File Errors230
  - Error Description Table231
Chapter 9 Managing Switch User Accounts233
- In this Chapter233
- User Database Specifications234
- User Account Defaults234
- Overview of User Accounts236
- Creating a User244
  - Removing a User245
  - User-Configured Password246
- Configuring Password Policy Settings248
- Configuring Global User Lockout Settings254
- Configuring Privileges for a User259
- Setting up SNMP Access for a User Account260
- Setting up End-User Profiles264
- Verifying the User Configuration270
Chapter 10 Managing Switch Security271
- In this Chapter271
- Switch Security Specifications272
- Switch Security Defaults272
- Switch Security Overview273
- Authenticated Switch Access274
- Configuring Authenticated Switch Access276
- Quick Steps for Setting up ASA277
- Setting up Management Interfaces for ASA279
- Configuring Accounting for ASA282
- Verifying the ASA Configuration283
Chapter 11 Using Webview285
- In this Chapter285
- Webview CLI Defaults286
- Browser Setup286
- Webview CLI Commands287
- Quick Steps for Setting up Webview289
- Webview Overview289
  - Webview Page Layout289
Appendix A Software License and Copyright Statements293
- Alcatel-Lucent License Agreement293
  - Alcatel-Lucent Software License Agreement293
- Third Party Licenses and Notices296
Appendix B SNMP Trap Information310
- SNMP Traps Table310
Index335

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