Nortel Nortel Contivity Extranet Switch 4500 User manual

Getting Started with the
Contivity Extranet
Switch 4500
Part No. 306011-C Rev 00
February 2000

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Contents
Preface
Conventions .....................................................................................................................viii
Documentation ..........................................................................................................viii
Text ............................................................................................................................. ix
User Interface ............................................................................................................. ix
Related Publications ..........................................................................................................x
Nortel Networks Technical Publications ............................................................................ xi
Nortel Networks Customer Service ..................................................................................xii
Chapter 1
Introducing the Contivity Extranet Switch
The Switch ......................................................................................................................1-1
Components List .............................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Cabling the Switch
Connecting the Cables ...................................................................................................2-2
Power Cord Requirements .......................................................................................2-3
Current Rating ..........................................................................................................2-3
Wall Outlet Connector ..............................................................................................2-3
Power Supply Connector ..........................................................................................2-3
Cord Length and Flexibility .......................................................................................2-3
LAN Interface Connections .............................................................................................2-4
LAN Speed Selection ...............................................................................................2-4
Connector Pinouts ....................................................................................................2-4
Dual V.35 WAN Interface (Optional) ...............................................................................2-5
Single V.35 WAN Interface (Optional) .............................................................................2-7
T1 CSU/DSU WAN Interface (Optional) .........................................................................2-9
T3 Interface (Optional) ..................................................................................................2-10
Hardware Accelerator Encryption Card ........................................................................2-12

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Serial Interface Cable (Optional) ..................................................................................2-13
Understanding the LEDs ..............................................................................................2-14
Power-On, Power-Off Sequences .................................................................................2-18
Chapter 3
Assigning a System Identity
Startup Configuration Requirements ..............................................................................3-2
Management IP Address ..........................................................................................3-2
Subnet Mask ............................................................................................................3-2
Default Gateway .......................................................................................................3-2
IP Address Configuration Utility ......................................................................................3-3
Requirements ...........................................................................................................3-3
Running the IP Configuration Utility .........................................................................3-3
Serial Interface Configuration .........................................................................................3-6
Prerequisites ............................................................................................................3-6
Procedure .................................................................................................................3-7
Chapter 4
Managing the Switch
Recommended Web Browser Versions and Settings .....................................................4-1
Platforms Supported ................................................................................................4-1
Browser Versions .....................................................................................................4-1
Display Setting .........................................................................................................4-1
Preparing for Configuration .............................................................................................4-2
Extranet Switch Welcome Display ..................................................................................4-3
Quick Start ...............................................................................................................4-5
Guided Config ..........................................................................................................4-5
Manage Switch .........................................................................................................4-5
Manage from Notebook ............................................................................................4-5
Register Online ........................................................................................................4-6
Logging in and Supplying a Password ............................................................................4-6
Quick Start Configuration Prerequisites .........................................................................4-7
Required Environment .............................................................................................4-8
Prerequisites ............................................................................................................4-9
Postconfiguration Testing .........................................................................................4-9

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Configuration ................................................................................................................4-10
LAN/WAN Interfaces ..............................................................................................4-11
PPTP Users ...........................................................................................................4-12
Administrator ..........................................................................................................4-13
Date and Time ........................................................................................................4-14
Automatic Backup .........................................................................................................4-14
Chapter 5
Extranet Access Client Installation
Windows 95 ....................................................................................................................5-1
Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 ..................................................................................5-3
Chapter 6
Rack Mounting
Mounting Brackets ..........................................................................................................6-2
Rack-Mount Installation Procedure ..........................................................................6-3
Chapter 7
Changing Hardware Configurations
System Board .................................................................................................................7-2
Installing Option Cards ...................................................................................................7-3
Installing Additional DIMMs ............................................................................................7-5
Memory Options .......................................................................................................7-6
Removing the Front Bezel ..............................................................................................7-7
Replacing a Power Supply ..............................................................................................7-9
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ..........................................................................................7-11
Appendix A
Specifications
Physical Specifications and Operating Environment ...................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Special Notices

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Preface
This guide takes you through the necessary tasks to get your Nortel NetworksTM
Contivity Extranet Switch 4500TM up and running. Topics include:
• Introducing the Contivity Extranet Switch
• Preparing Your Site
• Assigning a System Identity
• Managing the Switch
• Installing the Extranet Access Client
• Rack Mounting
• Changing Hardware Configurations
Complete details for configuring and monitoring the Switch are in Managing the
Contivity Extranet Switch.
Warning: The Contivity Extranet Switch 4500 weighs about 60 pounds and
should always be carried by two people.

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Conventions
This guide refers to the Contivity Extranet Switch as the CES or the Switch. It
assumes that you are familiar with Web browsers and their general operation.
Documentation
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish among notes of
varying importance:
TIP: Good idea. A Tip is something that might be considered a good idea,
whether for security reasons or because it will save you time or effort.
IMPORTANT: Take particular notice. Important references contain concepts or
information that has bearing on other fields or situations (i.e., what
you do here affects other fields or options elsewhere).
Note: Take notice. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
materials contained in this document.
CAUTION: Be careful. In this situation, you might do something that
could result in damage to the equipment or loss of data.
WARNING: Danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before working on equipment, beware of the hazards
involved with electrical circuitry and standard practices for
preventing accidents, such as disconnecting equipment from
its power source.

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Text
This guide uses the following text conventions:
User Interface
Help Button
Click the Help button that is located in the upper right of displays to learn about
fields on a given page. Where appropriate, the information provides cause and
effect of an action; otherwise, it might offer troubleshooting steps.
italic text Indicates new terms and book titles.
screen text Indicates system output, for example, prompts and
system messages.
Example:
Set Nortel Networks Trap Monitor Filters
arrow ( →) Shows menu paths.
Example: Services →Available identifies the Switch
services that are available.

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Related Publications
The following table lists the associated documentation that you will need to
configure and manage your Switch and describes the document’s objectives.
Related Publications
Document Objective
Contivity Extranet Switch
Release Notes
Provides the latest information, including known
problems, workarounds, and special considerations.
Managing the
Contivity Extranet Switch
(included on the CD)
Provides complete details to configure, monitor, and
troubleshoot your Switch.