Nortel 4524GT User Manual

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series
Configuration — Quality of
Service
NN47205-504 (322816-B)
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Nortel 4524GT Specifications

General

Brand	Nortel
Model	4524GT
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Preface

Publications

Lists available documentation and support resources for the switch series.

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Policy-Enabled Networks

Summary

Provides a concise overview of policy-enabled networks and QoS benefits.

QoS Overview and DiffServ Concepts

Introduces Quality of Service (QoS) and the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) architecture.

QoS Components

Details Nortel Networks QoS classes and their classifications.

Specifying Interface Groups

Explains interface groups for role-based policies and port grouping.

Interface Shaping

Describes interface shaping for limiting traffic egress rates.

Nortel SNA Solution and Rules

Mentions Nortel SNA integration and defines rules for packet classification.

Classifier Elements and Definitions

Explains IP, Layer 2, and System classifier elements and their definitions.

Classifiers and Classifier Blocks

Explains combining classifier elements into classifiers and classifier blocks.

Specifying Actions and Meters

Details specifying actions, interface action extensions, and QoS meters.

Trusted, Untrusted, and Unrestricted Interfaces

Discusses the classification of interfaces into trusted, untrusted, and unrestricted categories.

Chapter 2 Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) with the CLI

QoS Parameter Display and Access Lists Configuration

Covers displaying QoS parameters and configuring access lists using CLI commands.

Interface Groups and DSCP/802.1p Configuration

Details CLI configuration of interface groups and DSCP/802.1p mapping and queue assignments.

Classifier, Action, Meter, and Shaper Configuration

Explains CLI configuration of QoS elements, classifiers, actions, meters, and shapers.

QoS Policy Configuration and Agent Maintenance

Covers CLI configuration of QoS policies and maintenance of the QoS agent.

Chapter 3 Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) with the Web-based Management Interface

QoS Wizards for Policy Configuration

Introduces QoS Wizards for streamlined policy creation via the Web-based Management Interface.

QoS Configuration Wizard Steps

Details the step-by-step process for configuring QoS policies using the wizard.

Policy Management and Interface Shaper Wizards

Explains managing existing policies and configuring interface shapers using specific wizards.

Interface Group and Priority Configuration

Details GUI procedures for managing interface groups and configuring 802.1p priority assignments.

DSCP Mapping and Meter/Shaper Capabilities Display

Covers GUI configuration of DSCP mapping and displaying meter/shaper capabilities.

Classifier and Policy Configuration via GUI

Details GUI configuration of IP, L2, System classifiers, blocks, and QoS policies.

Chapter 4 Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) with the Java Device Manager (JDM)

Interface Group Management with JDM

Explains JDM interface group management, port assignment, and deletion.

Classifier and Rule Management with JDM

Details JDM management of IP, L2, System classifiers, rules, and blocks.

Action, Meter, Shaper, and Policy Management with JDM

Covers JDM management of QoS actions, meters, shapers, and policies.

Nortel SNA Solution Configuration with JDM

Explains configuring the Nortel SNA solution using the JDM.

QoS Agent, Policy Support, and Diagnostics with JDM

Details JDM operations for QoS agents, policy support, and diagnostics.