Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Guide User Manual

ExtremeWare XOS 11.3 Concepts Guide
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Contents
Preface......................................................................................................................................... 21
Introduction .............................................................................................................................21
Terminology........................................................................................................................21
Conventions..............................................................................................................................22
Platform-Dependent Conventions ..........................................................................................22
Text Conventions.................................................................................................................22
Related Publications .................................................................................................................23
Using ExtremeWare XOS Publications Online .........................................................................23
Part 1: Using ExtremeWare XOS
Chapter 1: ExtremeWare XOS Overview........................................................................................... 27
Platforms and Required Software Versions...................................................................................27
Summary of Features.................................................................................................................27
Feature Highlights of ExtremeWare XOS 11.3 ........................................................................28
Software Licensing ....................................................................................................................33
Upgrading on the BlackDiamond 10K Switch Only .................................................................34
Obtaining a License Voucher ................................................................................................35
Enabling and Verifying Licenses ...........................................................................................35
Security Licensing...............................................................................................................35
Software Factory Defaults ..........................................................................................................36
Chapter 2: Accessing the Switch.................................................................................................... 39
Understanding the Command Syntax...........................................................................................39
Syntax Helper .....................................................................................................................40
Command Shortcuts ............................................................................................................41
Names ...............................................................................................................................41
Symbols .............................................................................................................................41
Limits ................................................................................................................................42
Port Numbering ........................................................................................................................42
Stand-alone Switch Numerical Ranges ..................................................................................43
Modular Switch Numerical Ranges........................................................................................43
Line-Editing Keys......................................................................................................................43
Command History......................................................................................................................44
Common Commands..................................................................................................................44
Accessing the Switch the First Time............................................................................................46
Safe Defaults Setup Method.................................................................................................47
Configuring Management Access ................................................................................................47
User Account......................................................................................................................48
Administrator Account .........................................................................................................48
Default Accounts.................................................................................................................48
Creating a Management Account...........................................................................................49
Failsafe Account .................................................................................................................49

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Brand	Extreme Networks
Model	ExtremeWare XOS Guide
Category	Software
Language	English