Alcatel-Lucent OMNISWITCH 6800 - Manual (Page 11)

About This Guide How is the Information Organized?
OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide June 2007 page xi
How is the Information Organized?
This users guide provides an overview of OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches in the first chapter, an
overview and procedures for setting up and managing OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches in the second
chapter, and an overview and procedures for managing stacks in the third chapter.
Documentation Roadmap
The OmniSwitch user documentation suite was designed to supply you with information at several critical
junctures of the configuration process.The following section outlines a roadmap of the manuals that will
help you at each stage of the configuration process. Under each stage, we point you to the manual or
manuals that will be most helpful to you.
Stage 1: Using the Switch for the First Time
Pertinent Documentation: OmniSwitch 6800 Series Getting Started Guide
Release Notes
The OmniSwitch 6800 Series Getting Started Guide provides all the information you need to get your
switch up and running the first time. This guide provides information on unpacking the switch, rack
mounting the switch, installing stacking cables, installing backup power supplies, unlocking access
control, setting the switch’s IP address, setting up a password, and setting up stacks. It also includes
succinct overview information on fundamental aspects of the switch, such as hardware LEDs, the
software directory structure, stacking, CLI conventions, and web-based management.
At this time you should also familiarize yourself with the Release Notes that accompanied your switch.
This document includes important information on feature limitations that are not included in other user
guides.
Stage 2: Gaining Familiarity with Basic Switch Functions
Pertinent Documentation: OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide
OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Series Switch Management Guide
Once you have your switch up and running, you will want to begin investigating basic aspects of its
hardware and software. Information about switch hardware is provided in the OmniSwitch 6800 Series
Hardware Users Guide. This guide provide specifications, illustrations, and descriptions of all hardware
components—e.g., chassis, stacking ports and stacking cables, backup power supplies, etc. It also includes
steps for common procedures, such as removing and installing switch modules.
The OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Switch Management Guide is the primary user guide for the basic
software features on a single switch. This guide contains information on the switch directory structure,
basic file and directory utilities, switch access security, SNMP, and web-based management. It is
recommended that you read this guide before connecting your switch to the network.