Alcatel OmniStack 8008 User Manual

Part No. 060117-10, Rev. B
January 2002
OmniStack
®
8008
Users Guide

Alcatel OmniStack 8008 Specifications

General

Brand	Alcatel
Model	OmniStack 8008
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Warning

Chapter 1: Switch Management

Configuration Options

Discusses advanced management capabilities via menu-driven program, SNMP, and HTTP.

Required Connections

Details connecting a VT100 terminal or PC to the switch's serial port for console access.

In-Band Connections

Explains accessing the switch via Telnet or Web browser after IP configuration.

Chapter 2: Console Interface

Log-in Screen

Describes the initial login screen for the onboard configuration program.

Main Menu

Introduces the Main Menu as the first screen after logging in, listing available functions.

Switch Configuration Menu

Covers port configuration, Spanning Tree, port mirroring, VLANs, IGMP, and security settings.

Network Monitor Menu

Accesses port statistics, RMON statistics, and address tables for network monitoring.

System and Switch Information

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

Management Setup Menu

Allows configuration of network, serial port, SNMP, login, and software update parameters.

Changing the Network Configuration

Details settings for bootup option, IP parameters, Web server, and Telnet sessions.

IP Configuration

Configures the switch's IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for network management.

Configuring the Serial Port

Sets communication parameters like baud rate, data bits, parity, and time-out for console connection.

Assigning SNMP Parameters

Configures SNMP agent parameters, including community strings and trap managers.

Console Login Configuration

Restricts access by setting user names, passwords, and lockout thresholds.

Downloading System Software

Loads software updates into the switch using TFTP protocol.

Saving the System Configuration

Saves switch configuration settings to a TFTP server for later restoration.

Using the Spanning Tree Algorithm

Detects and disables network loops, and provides backup links.

Configuring Virtual LANs

Assigns ports to VLAN groups, organizing network nodes into broadcast domains.

Monitoring the Switch

Provides access to port statistics, RMON statistics, and address tables.

Resetting the System

Resets the switch with options for POST, factory defaults, IP settings, or user authentication.

Chapter 3: Web Interface

Web-Based Configuration and Monitoring

Uses an embedded HTTP Web agent for configuring and monitoring the switch via a web browser.

Navigating the Web Browser Interface

Explains accessing the web interface, login, and home page structure.

Panel Display

Shows an image of the switch's ports, allowing access to port links and activity.

IP Configuration

Configures Ethernet IP address, bootup option, and concurrent Telnet sessions.

SNMP Configuration

Configures SNMP parameters, including community strings for management access.

Security Configuration

Restricts management access by setting administrator passwords.

Firmware Upgrade Options

Allows firmware upgrades via Web upload or TFTP download.

STA (Spanning Tree Algorithm)

Covers Spanning Tree Algorithm, its information, and bridge STA configuration.

Port Menus

Provides access to port information, configuration, and statistics.

Port Statistics

Displays Etherlike statistics for any port on the switch.

Chapter 4: Advanced Topics

Layer 2 Switching

Explains how frames are processed based on destination MAC address and port.

Spanning Tree Algorithm

Covers the Spanning Tree Algorithm for detecting loops and providing link backup.

Virtual LANs

Explains how switches create segregated broadcast domains using VLANs.

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.

Remote Monitoring

Provides network monitoring capabilities using embedded or external probes.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

Lists common symptoms and their corresponding actions for troubleshooting.

Upgrading Firmware via the Serial Port

Details the process for upgrading system firmware using the serial port and XModem protocol.

Appendix B: Pin Assignments

DB-9 Port Pin Assignments

Provides pin assignments for the DB-9 serial port on the switch.

Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC

Maps switch serial port pins to PC COM port pins for console connections.

Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC

Maps switch serial port pins to PC 25-pin DTE port pins for console connections.