Nortel Networks 5500 series - Manual (Page 18)

18 Introduction
and syntax of each CLI command are described in the document. For
information on accessing the CLI, see
“The Command Line Interface”
(page 377) .
BBI is a graphical user interface (GUI) that runs in an online, interactive
mode. BBI allows the management of multiple devices (for example, the
Nortel SNAS) from one application. For information about using BBI to
configure and manage Nortel SNAS, see Nortel Secure Network Access
Switch Configuration — Using the BBI, (NN47230-500).
Before you begin
This guide is intended for network administrators who have the following
background:
•
basic knowledge of networks, Ethernet bridging, and IP routing
• familiarity with networking concepts and terminology
•
experience with windowing systems or GUIs
•
basic knowledge of network topologies
Before using this guide, you must complete the following procedures. For
a new switch:
Step Action
1 Install the switch.
For installation instructions, see Nortel Secure Network Access
Switch 4050 Installation Guide , (NN47230-300).
2 Connect the switch to the network.
For more information, see “The Command Line Interface” (page
377) .
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Ensure that you are running the latest version of Nortel SNAS software.
For information about upgrading the Nortel SNAS, see
“Upgrading or
reinstalling the software” (page 367) .
Text conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions:
Nortel Secure Network Access Switch
Using the Command Line Interface
NN47230-100 03.01 Standard
28 July 2008
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.