Specifications

Contents
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Cisco IGX 8400 Series Provisioning Guide, Release 9.3.3 and Later Releases
OL-1166-04
Switch Software Command Related to Cards 2-114
Where To Go Next 2-115
CHAPTER 3 Cisco IGX 8400 Series Nodes 3-1
Functional Overview 3-1
Understanding Network Synchronization 3-1
IGX Node Configuration 3-4
Naming a Node 3-5
Configuring the Time Zone 3-5
Configuring the Date and Time 3-5
Adding an Interface Shelf 3-6
Specifying Card Redundancy 3-6
Controlling External Devices 3-8
IGX Network Management 3-9
Optimizing Traffic Routing and Bandwidth 3-9
Specifying Channel Utilization 3-10
Specifying Class of Service 3-10
Routine Network Administration 3-14
Logging In to the System 3-14
Logging Off the System 3-14
Changing a Password 3-14
Synchronizing the Network 3-15
Managing Jobs 3-15
Creating (Adding) a Job 3-16
Running a Job 3-16
Stopping a Job 3-16
Displaying Jobs 3-17
Editing a Job 3-17
Deleting a Job 3-17
Creating a Job Trigger 3-17
Troubleshooting 3-18
Checking the AC Power Supplies 3-18
Troubleshooting an IGX Node 3-18
General Troubleshooting Procedures 3-19
Displaying a Summary of Alarms 3-19
Status of Cards 3-19
User-Initiated Tests 3-21
Loopback Tests 3-21
Card Testing with External Test Equipment 3-21