S25P Quick Reference Version 2.5.2.
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Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Contents of the S-Series Documentation CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Component Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Thank you for purchasing a Force10 Networks switch! This S25P Quick Reference document is printed and included in the S25P shipping box to provide you with a quick way to access basic installation and configuration instructions and to tell you how to get more information.
Contents of the S-Series Documentation CD-ROM The S-Series Documentation CD-ROM launches a Web page from the CD-ROM containing the links described in the following sections: Force10 Literature: This is a link to the Force10 Literature folder on the CD-ROM. It contains links to data sheets for all Force10 products. Installing S50N and S50V Systems: This book contains details of installation options for the S50N (including S50N-DC) and S50V models. S50N and S50V Quick Reference for SFTOS 2.5.
Installing the Hardware Danger: To prevent electrical shock, make sure the S25P is grounded properly. If you do not ground your equipment correctly, excessive emissions may result. To install the S25P system, Force10 Networks recommends that you complete the installation procedures in the order presented below, before attaching a power source: • • • • • Insert 10-Gigabit and Stacking Modules (optional). See Inserting 10-Gigabit and Stacking Modules (optional) on page 6. Attach the S25P to the Rack.
To install a module, follow the steps below: Step 1. Task If the switch is on, save the running config, if desired (and different from the startup configuration), with the command write memory. Then power off the switch by pulling its power cable. Caution: Removing a module from a running switch will crash and lock up the switch, requiring a power cycle. While you can insert a module into the switch without a problem, the module will not be usable until after a reboot.
Attaching the S25P to the Rack Warning: As with all electrical devices of this type, take all necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing the system. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the switch and its components. Warning: For fan maintenance and proper ventilation, position the switch in an equipment rack (or cabinet) with a minimum of five inches (12.
Connecting Stacking Ports (optional) You can connect up to eight switches (S25P and S50V) together through their stack ports to configure them to act as a unified system, called a stack. Note: The original S50 model stacks only with other switches of that model. The S25P contains two expansion slots in the rear, in either of which you can insert stacking modules. The S25P system includes two optional types of stacking module — a single-port 24G module and a two-port 12G module.
Supplying Power Supply power to each S25P in a stack only after each switch is mounted and the stack ports are connected. There is no on/off switch, and the stack members partly determine the stack management unit from the order in which they come online (see above). The S25P switch (catalog # S25-01-GE-24P) has two AC receptacles in the rear of the chassis (see Figure 2 on page 9). The system can use either power source independently or in combination, in active/ backup mode.
Installing SFP Transceivers (optional) To install 1Gbps SFPs (Small Form-factor Pluggable optical transceivers) into the four SFP ports at the right front of the S25P: 1. Position the SFP so that the bail is closed and on top of the SFP. 2. Insert the SFP into the port until it gently snaps into place. S25 -01- GE -24P Note: When populated, the four SFP ports shown in the graphic automatically preempt the four copper ports labeled 21 through 24.
Connecting to the Console Port Caution: Install a straight-through RJ-45 copper cable (a standard Ethernet cable) into the console port. This is different from many other implementations that require a crossover cable (or rollover cable). If connecting to a terminal server and using an Ethernet crossover cable, daisychain another crossover cable to effectively get a straight-through cable connection. Many console terminal servers use octopus cables that are crossover cables.
Creating a User and Password The S25P comes installed with one read/write user named “admin”, with no password. You can add that password, and also create up to five more read/write users with the username command in Global Config mode. The command edits the user name and password in one statement, as shown below. Usernames provide access to the S25P through both the CLI and the SFTOS Web User Interface (Web UI).
Setting the Management IP Address Use the following the procedure to set up a management IP interface to the switch. You will need this to access the switch through Telnet, SSH, TFTP, or the SFTOS Web User Interface. Step Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose 1. show interface managementethernet User Exec or Privileged Exec Display current management IP configuration. 2. interface managementethernet Global Config Invoke the (Config-if-ma)# prompt. 3.
Installing New Software As a convenience to purchasers of the SFTOS Layer 3 Package, the S25P comes with that software already installed. So, other than checking the iSupport website for upgrades, you do not need to download new code. The Layer 3 software package includes the Layer 2 package, so if you purchased just the Layer 2 package, your software license proscribes using the Layer 3 functionality.
For more on using the CLI to create VLANs, see the VLANs chapters in the SFTOS Command Reference and SFTOS Configuration Guide. Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is off by default. First, you must enable STP globally. Next, enable STP on the desired ports. Using the CLI to enable STP, it is possible to enable spanning tree globally and on all the ports with just two commands — spanning-tree and spanning-tree port mode all.
Interface Nomenclature The major difference between SFTOS and FTOS is that commands that contain a parameter in the form slot/port in FTOS use a unit/slot/port parameter in SFTOS for both physical and logical interfaces. For physical identifiers, the unit is the stack member number in an S-Series stack.
The iSupport Website Access to some sections of the iSupport website do not require a password to access. However, if some section does require a password, you can request one at the iSupport website: 1. Click the Support link on the Force10 Networks home page: http://www.force10networks.com 2. Click the Account Request link. 3. Fill out the User Account Request form and click Send. 4. Click Login, and then enter the userid and password that you received by email. The i-Support website (http://www.
