Blade ICE RACKSWITCH G8000 - Manual (Page 5)

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Preface
The Blade OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) software is included with the RackSwitch G8000
(G8000). The BBI software lets you use your Web browser to access switch information and
statistics, and to perform switch configuration via the Internet.
This BBI Quick Guide provides an overview of how to access and use the Blade OS
Browser-Based Interface.
Who Should Use This Book
This BBI Quick Guide is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in
configuring and maintaining a network. It assumes that you are familiar with your G8000, your Web
browser, Ethernet concepts, IP addressing, the IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol, and SNMP
configuration parameters.
Related Documentation
For documentation on installing the switch physically, see the Installation Guide for your
G8000.
For details about the switch information, statistics, and configuration parameters available using the
Blade OS BBI, see the Blade OS Command Reference and Application Guide.