S50 Quick Reference October 2005 101-00169-00
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Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Contents of the S50 CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Thank you for purchasing a Force10 Networks S50 switch! This S50 Quick Reference document is printed and included in the S50 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 S50 CD-ROM The S50 CD-ROM launches a Web page containing the links described in the following sections. Documentation Force10 Literature: This is a link to the Force10 Literature folder on the CD. It contains product collateral for all Force10 switches. Getting Started: This is Chapter 3 in the SFTOS Configuration Guide, available here as a standalone document for easy printing. Installing the S50 System: This book contains details of installation options.
Installing the Hardware To install the S50 system, Force10 Networks recommends that you complete the installation procedures in the order presented below, before attaching a power source: • • • • Insert the 10-Gigabit Module (optional) Insert the DC Power Module (optional) Attach the S50 to the Rack Connect Stacking Ports (optional) Warning: Before starting the installation, be sure that the installation conditions conform to those specified in Installing the S50 System.
Attach the S50 to the Rack The S50 is shipped with universal front-mounting brackets (rack ears) attached. The screws for attaching those ears to a standard 19-inch rack are in the bag that also contains the S50 CD-ROM. Ensure that there is adequate clearance surrounding the rack to permit access and airflow. If you are installing two S50 systems side-by-side, position the two S50 chassis at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) apart to permit proper airflow. Position the S50 chassis in the rack.
Connect Stacking Ports (optional) You can connect up to 8 S50 systems together to configure them to act as a unified system. Use the optional stacking cables to connect the systems through Stack Ports A and B, as depicted below. Note: The diagram shows a connection between the top and bottom S50s, from Stack Port A on unit 1 to Stack Port B on unit 3. That connection completes a topology called a ring.
Install XFP / CX4 Modules Warning: Do not look directly into any optical port. Failure to follow this warning could result in physical harm. To install XFPs or CX4s into the two open ports that are in the 10G module in back: 1. Position the XFP so that the bail is closed and on top of the XFP. fn00160s50 2. Insert the XFP into the port until it gently snaps into place.
Basic Software Configuration This Quick Reference contains a small subset of the information that is provided in the Getting Started chapter of the SFTOS Configuration Guide. That guide is available as a PDF on the S50 CD-ROM and on the Documents tab of the iSupport website. The Getting Started chapter is also available on the CD-ROM as a separate PDF file.
Setting the Enable Password The Privileged Exec password (commonly called the “enable” password), is not set when the S50 starts the first time. To set the enable password, access the Privileged Exec mode (also called “enable mode”), as shown in the following example. (Also note you do not use the Global Config mode here.) Enter the command enable passwd, then press Enter.
Enabling Telnet to the Switch Access to the switch through a Telnet server is disabled by default. If you want to access the switch through an SSH client, you would leave Telnet disabled and set up the SSH connection, as described in “Enabling Secure Management with Secure Shell or Secure Sockets Layer” in the SFTOS Configuration Guide. To enable Telnet access, execute the ip telnet server enable command.
Enabling and Using the S50 Web Interface The Web interface to the S50 that is provided by the SFTOS operating system provides much of the functionality provided by the CLI. Also, the CLI and Web interface can be used in combination to give you even better control. 1. To enable the Web interface, you first must give the S50 a management IP address, which you can using the network parms command, as described above. 2. Then, continuing in Privileged Exec mode, enter the command ip http server.
Creating a Simple Configuration using VLANs and STP You can use the S50 Web interface to create a VLAN. The following screenshot of the VLAN Configuration panel shows selection of a group of ports to add to a VLAN. 1. Access the VLAN Configuration panel by traversing the Navigation tree in this sequence: System >> Switching >> VLAN >> Configuration 2. On the VLAN Configuration panel, simply choose the VLAN number, and assign a name if you desire. 3.
If you prefer to use the command line interface (CLI) for the same purpose, here is an example of using the CLI to create a VLAN (55) and add an interface to it: : (Force10_S50) (Force10_S50) (Force10_S50) (Force10_S50) (Force10_S50) (Force10_S50) (Force10_S50) (Force10_S50) (Force10_S50) #vlan database (Vlan)#vlan 55 (Vlan)#exit #configure (Config)#interface 1/0/5 (Interface 1/0/5)#vlan participation include 55 (Interface 1/0/5)#vlan pvid 55 (Interface 1/0/5)#vlan tagging 55 (Interface 1/0/5)#vlan partic
Next, enable STP on the desired ports. To use the Web interface, select the CST Port Configuration/ Status panel. Choose the port from the Unit/Slot/Port list, and then set Port Mode to Enable: Alternatively, you can use the CLI to enable STP.
The iSupport Website You must first request a password to access the iSupport website. 1. On the Force10 Networks website home page, www.force10networks.com, click the Support link. 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 (www.force10networks.
Notable Differences between S-Series and E-Series This section describes the major differences in how command usage on the S-Series differs from the E-Series. Users familiar with the E-Series CLI will notice enough similarities in the CLI environment on the S-Series that they can quickly learn the variations in syntax and usage.
Layer 2 Switching There are differences in the VLAN switching behavior between S-Series (S50) and E-Series. The differences are summarized in the following table. S50 E-Series An untagged port can be a member of many VLANs. An untagged port can be a member of only one VLAN. A port can be tagged in one VLAN and untagged in another VLAN. If a port is a member of multiple VLANs, it must be tagged. A port is a member of VLAN 1 until explicitly excluded.
Notable Differences between S-Series and E-Series
