IBM BBI, Quick Manual

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Chapter 1. Getting Started
This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the
IBM Networking OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI), and explains how to access the
BBI start page.
Features
The network administrator can access switch configuration and monitoring functions
through the BBI, a Web-based switch management interface. The BBI has the
following features:
• Many of the same configuration and monitoring functions as the command-line
interface
• Intuitive and easy-to-use interface structure
• Password protection
• Nothing to install; the BBI is part of the IBM N/OS switch software
• Automatically upgraded with each new software release
Note: You can perform most configuration and monitoring tasks through the BBI.
For a comprehensive set of commands, use the command-line interface.
Refer to the
IBM Networking OS Command Reference for the EN2092 1Gb Ethernet
Scalable Switch.
Requirements
• EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch switch
• Installed IBM Networking OS switch software
• PC or workstation with network access to the switch
• Frame-capable Web-browser software, such as the following:
– Internet Explorer 7.0x or higher
– Mozilla FireFox 8.x or higher
– Google Chrome 16.x or higher
• JavaScript enabled in your Web browser
Switch Set Up
Before you can access the BBI, minimal configuration is required on the EN2092.
IP Interfaces
At least one IP interface must be configured on the switch. Each IP interface
address provides a point of access for IBM Networking OS switch management.
The default management interface is 128 for IPv4 and 127 for IPv6.
For complete information about configuring IP interfaces, see your EN2092
Application Guide .