Alcatel OmniStack 6124 User Manual

Part No. 060144-10, Rev. A
February 2002
OmniStack
®
6124
Users Guide

Alcatel OmniStack 6124 Specifications

General

Brand	Alcatel
Model	OmniStack 6124
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Switch Management

Configuration Options

Accesses system configuration program for advanced management.

Backup Management Agent

Details about master and backup management agents for redundancy.

Closed-Loop Stack

Configures a fault-tolerant stack architecture using optional modules.

Console Port Connections

Connects a terminal or PC to the switch's serial port for configuration.

In-Band Connections

Accesses the switch via a network connection using Telnet or a web browser.

Using the System Configuration Program

Login Screen

The initial screen for accessing the system configuration program.

Main Menu

Provides access to system parameters, switch management, and monitoring functions.

System Information

Displays basic system description and switch hardware/firmware versions.

Management Setup

Adjusts communication, IP, SNMP, and security settings.

Switch Configuration

Controls port, Spanning Tree, VLAN, and multicast settings.

Virtual LANs

Organizes network nodes into separate broadcast domains using IEEE 802.1Q.

Monitoring

Accesses port, RMON, and address table statistics.

System Reset and Logout

Resets the system and exits the configuration program.

Web-Based Management

Web Interface Navigation

Guides users through accessing and navigating the switch's web interface.

Panel Display and Port Status

Shows switch ports, links, activity, and port status details.

IP and SNMP Configuration

Configures IP address, subnet mask, and SNMP parameters via web.

Security and Firmware Updates

Manages passwords, trap managers, and firmware upgrades through web.

VLAN Management

Assigns ports to VLAN groups and configures VLAN settings.

Port Configuration

Configures port settings, including speed, duplex, flow control, and security.

Advanced Topics

Layer 2 Switching

Explains frame processing and forwarding based on MAC addresses.

Spanning Tree Algorithm

Detects and disables network loops to ensure network stability.

Virtual LANs

Organizes network nodes into separate broadcast domains using IEEE 802.1Q.

Multicast Filtering

Optimizes network performance by forwarding multicast packets only to group members.

Port Trunks

Combines ports into aggregate links for increased bandwidth and fault recovery.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

Provides solutions for common symptoms like connection or password issues.

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Guides on upgrading system firmware using a serial port and XModem.

Pin Assignments

Console Port Pin Configuration

Details pin assignments for connecting to the switch's serial console port.

Glossary

Technical Term Definitions

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

Index

Topic Index

Alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers.