Alcatel OmniStack LS 6248 User Manual

Part No. 060202-10 , Rev. D
June 2007
Alcatel OS-LS-6200
User Guide
www.alcatel.com

Alcatel OmniStack LS 6248 Specifications

General

Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	131 Mpps
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Manageable	Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	No
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Management	SNMP
Form Factor	1U
Jumbo Frame Size	9216 bytes
Dimensions	440 x 44 mm
Ports	48 x 10/100Base-TX

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Key Features

Lists the main functionalities and capabilities of the switch.

Description of Software Features

Provides a detailed explanation of the software features supported by the switch.

System Defaults

Lists the default settings configured on the device upon installation.

Chapter 2: Initial Configuration

General Configuration Information

Provides background information and prerequisites for initial device configuration.

Booting the Switch

Step-by-step instructions for powering on and booting the switch.

Initial Configuration

Covers static IP, route, username, and SNMP community string configuration.

Advanced Configuration

Covers dynamic IP address allocation and security management.

Software Download and Reboot

Instructions for updating the device software and rebooting.

Startup Menu Functions

Describes options available in the startup menu for configuration.

Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch

Using the Web Interface

Allows device configuration and statistics monitoring via a web browser.

Managing Device Information

Displays device name, location, and contact information.

Managing Stacking

Provides multiple switch management through a single point.

Managing System Logs

Controls logging of error messages, remote syslog, and event messages.

Configuring SNTP

Simple Network Time Protocol for setting the switch's internal clock.

Configuring Interfaces

Provides detailed information about each interface, status, packets, errors, and discards.

Displaying Port Statistics

Provides standard statistics on network traffic and detailed breakdown of traffic.

Configuring IP Information

Describes how to configure an initial IP interface for management access.

Configuring Domain Name Service

Translates host names into IP addresses for network resolution.

Configuring SNMP

A communication protocol designed for managing devices on a network.

Configuring User Authentication

Restricts management access using passwords, remote authentication, HTTPS, and SSH.

Configuring Traffic Control

Manages port security and storm control.

802.1X Port-Based Authentication

Defines a port-based access control procedure preventing unauthorized access.

DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard and ARP Inspection Commands

Security features for DHCP, IP source validation, and ARP inspection.

Defining the Forwarding Database

Stores device addresses for traffic forwarding.

Configuring Spanning Tree

Detects and disables network loops, provides backup links.

Configuring VLANs

Organizes network nodes into separate broadcast domains.

Defining VLAN Groups

Increases network flexibility and portability by grouping VLANs.

Multicast Filtering

Optimizes network performance by filtering multicast traffic.

Configuring Quality of Service

Prioritizes network traffic according to specified criteria for optimal performance.

Chapter 4: Command Line Interface

Using the Command Line Interface

Describes how to use the CLI for switch management.

Accessing the CLI

Details connecting to the switch via console port or Telnet.

Entering Commands

Explains how to enter CLI commands, including keywords, arguments, and modes.

Exec Commands

Commands available in Normal and Privileged Exec modes.

Configuration Commands

Privileged level commands used to modify switch settings.

Command Line Processing

Details command line processing features like abbreviation and keystrokes.

Showing Commands

Lists available commands and their descriptions.