Nortel Networks 450 - Manual (Page 133)

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Chapter 3
Using the Console Interface
This chapter describes how to configure and manage the BayStack 450 switch
using the menu-driven console interface (CI).
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Accessing the CI menus and screens
• Using the CI menus and screens
• Description of options available from the main menu
Accessing the CI Menus and Screens
You can access the CI menus and screens locally through a console terminal,
remotely through a dial-up modem connection, or in-band through a TELNET
session (see “
Console/Comm Port ” on page 2-10 ).
You can also manage the BayStack 450 switch using Nortel Networks Optivity
network management software or any generic SNMP-based management
software; however, for the switch management function to become fully
operational, you must supply certain parameters such as the switch IP address or
stack IP address, if configured (see “
Initial Setup ” on page 2-17 ).
For information about SNMP, see your network management documentation.
Note: If you have a properly configured BootP server in your network, it will
detect the IP address; you will not need to configure the IP address.
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