QCT QuantaMesh User Manual

52 Network Switch Installation Guide
Appendix
Manage the Switch
After the initial conguration, you may manage and monitor network activity by CLI or SNMP
management, or by using the Web browser utility.
CLI Management
The Command Line Interface (CLI) is administered when the terminal is directly connected to
the Console port of the switch. This is an out-of-band connection, which means that it is on a
dierent circuit than normal network communications, and thus works even when the network is
down. After setting the IP address of the switch, you can also use a a terminal program, such as
Telnet, to access and control the switch.
For more information on CLI commands, see the “CLI Documentation”.
SNMP Management
After conguring the IP address and upgrading the rmware, you can manage and monitor
network activity by SNMP.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application–layer protocol dened by the
Internet Architecture Board (IAB) in RFC1157 for managing and monitoring network devices.
SNMP is one of widely accepted protocols used to manage and monitor network elements. The
switch supports SNMP version 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0.
The basic components and functions of SNMP are as follows:
• A Managed Device, in this case the switch
• An SNMP Agent
• SNMP Manager
• Management Information Database or Base (MIB)
The switch comes bundled with an SNMP Agent, which runs locally on the device. The SNMP
Agent communicates with an SNMP-compatible console program, called the SNMP Manager.
The commonly shared database between the SNMP Agent and the SNMP Manager is called
Management Information Base (MIB). In short, MIB les are the set of questions that the SNMP
Manager can ask the SNMP Agent. The SNMP Agent collects these data locally and stores it, as
dened in the MIB.
The MIBs contain a standard set of statistical and control values dened for the managed
devices on a network. The SNMP protocol also allows the extension of these standard values
with values specic to a particular SNMP Agent through the use of private MIBs. See the “SNMP
Documentation” for moreinformation on using SNMP.
By default, you can use the community name “public” to get SNMP objects or use “private” to get
and set SNMP objects.
Telnet or SSH Management
By default, Telnet and SSH can be used to directly manage the switch without necessary settings.

QCT QuantaMesh Specifications

General

Brand	QCT
Model	QuantaMesh
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings and Precautions

High Voltage Hazard Warnings

CAUTION regarding high voltages and energy hazards within the system.

Power Supply Replacement Warnings

WARNING regarding the use of correct or equivalent power supply types.

Assembly Safety Instructions

Electrical and Handling Safety

General Electrical Safety Guidelines

Covers safe practices for power cords, grounding, and avoiding electrical shock.

Component Handling Precautions

Site, Equipment, and Power Safety

Power and Electrical Warnings

Specific warnings related to active power, cord types, and PSU servicing.

Access and Cord Safety

Power Cord Safety Requirements

Ensures approved, grounded power cords are used and connected properly.

System Access Safety Precautions

Guidelines for safely accessing internal system components.

Rack, Battery, and Cooling Safety

Battery Replacement Hazards

T1000 Series Data Port Connections

T1000 Series SFP/SFP+ Port Connection

SFP/SFP+ Port Connection (LC Type Connector)

T3000 Series T3048-LY8 Ports and Connections

T3000 Series 40Gbps and SFP+ Connections

T3000 Series T3048-LY9 Ports and Connections

T3000 Series T3048-LY9 Port Connections

T3000 Series T3048-LY5A Ports and Connections

T3000 Series T3048-LY5A Port Options

40-Gigabit Ports and Cables

SFP+ Port Connection (LC Type Connector)

T5000 Series T5032-LY6 Ports and Connections

Data Port Connection

Console Port Connection

Connecting to the Console Port

How to establish a console connection using a terminal for management.

Management Port Connection

Connecting to the Management Port

Connecting Power to the Switch

Connecting the Power

Procedures for connecting the switch to a power source.

AC Power Supply Details

Components Replacement and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Diagnostic Switch Indicator Troubleshooting

Power and Cooling Problems

Diagnosing and fixing power or cooling related issues.

Installation Troubleshooting

In-Band Access Troubleshooting

Replacing Switch Components

Replacing the Power Supply

Step-by-step guide for replacing a power supply unit (PSU).

Specific Component Replacement

Power Supply Replacement for T5032-LY6

Specific PSU replacement steps for the T5032-LY6 model.

Fan Tray Replacement and Support

Replacing the Fan Tray

Step-by-step guide for replacing a fan module.

Appendix: Configuration and Management

Initial Configuration Process

Steps for the first-time configuration of the switch via console.

Configure the IP Address

Methods for setting the switch's IP address.

Set IP Address Manually

Detailed steps for manual IP address configuration using CLI.

IP Address Acquisition Methods

Setting Service Port IP Address

Example commands for configuring the service port IP address.

Obtain IP Address by DHCP

Switch Management Options

Manage the Switch

Options for managing the switch after initial setup.

CLI Management

Managing the switch via Command Line Interface.

SNMP Management

Telnet or SSH Management

Firmware Upgrade Procedures

Upgrade the Firmware

Information and procedures for updating switch firmware.

Upgrade the Firmware Image File

Steps to upgrade the firmware image file using TFTP.

Switch Image Management

Switch Image Management

Updating the Switch Image

Commands to copy a new firmware image to the switch.

Setting Next Boot Image

Command to designate the image for the next startup.

Kernel and Rootfs Upgrade

Upgrade Kernel and Rootfs

Procedures for upgrading the switch's kernel and root filesystem.

Package File Download

TFTP Server Preparation

Steps to prepare the TFTP server for firmware transfer.

Downloading Package File

Commands to download firmware package files using TFTP.

Manual Vendor OS Installation

Manually Install Vendor OS

Guide for manually installing the operating system using ONIE.

Locating Installer Image

How to find the correct OS installer image file.

Placing Installer on Server

Instructions for setting up the installer file on a local server.

Accessing ONIE Linux Shell

Steps to enter the ONIE shell environment for OS installation.

Stopping ONIE Service Discovery

Command to halt the ONIE service discovery process.

Setting Switch IP Address in ONIE

Commands to configure the switch's IP address within ONIE.

ONIE OS Update Verification

Verifying IP Address in ONIE

Using the 'ifconfig' command to check IP settings in ONIE.

Updating Vendor OS Code

Using the 'install_url' command to update the vendor OS.