Alcatel OmniStack 6148 User Manual

Part No. 060144-10, Rev. A
June 2002
OmniStack
®
6148
Users Guide

Alcatel OmniStack 6148 Specifications

General

Brand	Alcatel
Model	OmniStack 6148
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Switch Management

Configuration Options

Accessing the system configuration program via serial or Telnet.

Backup Management Agent

Master and backup management agents in a stackable configuration.

Closed-Loop Stack

Configuring a fault-tolerant architecture using optional stacking modules.

Required Connections

Details on connecting a terminal or PC for out-of-band console access.

Using the System Configuration Program

Login and Navigation

Initial login process, menus, and navigation keys for the configuration program.

System Information

Displays basic system description, contact, and hardware/firmware versions.

Management Setup

Configuring network, serial, SNMP, console login, and software updates.

Switch Configuration

Controlling port parameters, Spanning Tree, VLANs, IGMP, storm control, and security.

Monitoring Switch Operations

Accessing port statistics, RMON, IP multicast, and address tables.

System Reset and Logout

Resetting the system and logging off the configuration program.

Web-Based Management

Web Interface Access and Navigation

Accessing and navigating the web interface, including login and initial setup.

Key Web Configuration Areas

Covers panel display, port state, console config, IP, SNMP, and firmware upgrades.

Advanced Web Configuration Features

Details STA, VLANs, IGMP, port menus, and statistics via web interface.

Priority and VLAN Management

Configuring QoS priorities and virtual LANs through the web interface.

Advanced Topics

Layer 2 Switching

How frames are processed based on MAC address and port information.

Spanning Tree Algorithm

Detecting and disabling network loops, providing link backup.

Virtual LANs

Segregating broadcast domains and organizing network nodes.

Multicast Filtering

Optimizing performance by forwarding multicast packets only to group members.

Class-of-Service (CoS) Support

Providing independent priorities for different data types.

Port Trunks

Combining ports for increased bandwidth and fault recovery.

SNMP Management Software

Protocol for managing and monitoring network devices.

Remote Monitoring

Monitoring network traffic and performance using probes.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

Lists common symptoms and their corresponding actions for resolution.

Firmware Upgrade via Serial Port

Step-by-step guide for upgrading firmware using a serial connection.

Pin Assignments

Console Port Pin Assignments

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

DB-9 Port Pin Assignments

Specific pin-out details for DB-9 connectors.

Console Port to PC Connection

Wiring for connecting to PC serial ports (9-pin and 25-pin).