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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 User Manual

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch AOS Release 6
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OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Switch Management Guide July 2010 i
Part No. 060215-10, Rev. N
July 2010
OmniSwitch AOS Release 6
Switch Management Guide
www.alcatel-lucent.com

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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product FamilyOmniSwitch
Software ReleaseAOS Release 6
CategorySwitch
Operating SystemAlcatel-Lucent Operating System (AOS)
IPv6 SupportYes
Multicast SupportIGMP Snooping, PIM-SM, PIM-DM
Stacking SupportYes
Layer SupportLayer 2 and Layer 3
Management InterfaceCLI, WebView, SNMP
Management ProtocolsSNMP, RMON, SSH, Telnet
VLAN SupportIEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
Security Features802.1X, ACLs, Secure Shell (SSH)
Redundancy ProtocolsVRRP, LACP
Switching CapacityVaries by model within the OmniSwitch family
Forwarding RateVaries by model within the OmniSwitch family

Summary

Who Should Read this Manual?

What is in this Manual?

1 Managing System Files

File and Directory Management

Details CLI commands for managing files and directories, categorized into directory, file, and utility commands.

Loading Software onto the Switch

Discusses various methods for loading software to and from the switch, including FTP, TFTP, and Zmodem.

Setting the System Clock

Explains how to set and configure the switch's system clock, including date, time, time zone, and DST.

2 Logging Into the Switch

Using Secure Shell

Details the Secure Shell feature for secure remote login, file transfer, and its components.

3 Using SNMP

Using SNMP for Switch Management

Explains how to configure the switch using SNMP via CLI, NMS applications, and MIB browsers.

4 Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Configuring NTP Servers

Guides on designating NTP servers, setting poll times, versions, and marking servers as preferred.

Using Authentication

Explains how to set up and use MD5 encryption authentication for NTP servers and clients.

5 Managing CMM Directory Content

Software Rollback Feature

Details how the CMM software directory structure allows returning to a previous, more reliable version of files.

Managing the Directory Structure (Non-Redundant)

Defines commands to manipulate files in the directory structure of a single CMM or stackable switch.

Copying the Working Directory to the Certified Directory

Guides on copying validated software from the working directory to the certified directory for reliability.

Managing Redundancy in a Stack and CMM

Covers user awareness of CMM directory structure management with redundant CMMs.

In-Service Software Upgrade

Details the ISSU feature for patching CMM images with minimal disruption to data traffic.

6 Using the CLI

7 Working With Configuration Files

8 Managing Automatic Remote Configuration Download

9 Configuring MAC Retention

Configuring MAC Retention

Details how to enable/disable MAC Retention and configure duplicate MAC address traps.

10 Managing Switch User Accounts

Creating a User

Explains how to create a new user account using the `user` command with username and password.

Configuring Password Policy Settings

Covers setting global password requirements like minimum size, character types, expiration, and history.

Configuring Global User Lockout Settings

Covers global settings for user lockout, including window, threshold, duration, and manual locking/unlocking.

Configuring Privileges for a User

Explains how to configure user privileges, determining read-only or read-write access to command domains and families.

Setting Up SNMP Access for a User Account

Guides on configuring SNMP access for users, including authentication and encryption settings.

Setting Up End-User Profiles

Details how to configure end-user profiles to restrict users to specific command areas, ports, and VLANs.

11 Managing Switch Security

Authenticated Switch Access

Explains how to authenticate users for switch management access via local database or third-party servers.

Configuring Authenticated Switch Access

Outlines the general steps for setting up authenticated switch access, including server setup and interface configuration.

Quick Steps for Setting Up ASA

Provides quick steps for configuring ASA, including user accounts, RADIUS/LDAP servers, and authentication commands.

Setting Up Management Interfaces for ASA

Guides on configuring management interfaces (Telnet, FTP, HTTP, SSH, SNMP) for authenticated access.

Configuring Accounting for ASA

Explains how to configure accounting servers to track network resources and user activity.

12 Using WebView

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