FastSwitch Configuration
Initializing the FastSwitch for Configuration
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Innovx FastSwitch Ethernet Switch
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Installation and Operation Manual
Initializing the FastSwitch for Configuration
1. Ensure your workstation is equipped with communication software (i.e., Hyperterminal) for
making a VT-100 connection. Consult your PC’s operating system documentation for details.
2. For initial configuration of a FastSwitch, you must configure a VT100-compatible terminal for
the following settings:
9600,8,
N,1
3. Connect the terminal to the FastSwitch
CRAFT
(console) port using the proper DB25M to
RJ45adapter (GDC P/N 029H210-001) and a RJ45 to RJ45 straight-thru cable (GDC 830-128-
807, or similar).
4. Make a Hyperterminal connection to the
CRAFT
port.
5. Hit <
CR
> a few times or press
CTRL-R
. The following login screen will appear, followed by
a command line prompt:
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
** **
** W E L C O M E T O INNOVX FASTSWITCH 9 Port **
** **
** Copyright General DataComm 2003 **
** **
** Running version is V1.8.2 **
** **
** Use "?" at any time on the command line to get help. **
***************************************************************************
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FastSwitch>
Note
For online help screens describing all CLI options, press
?
Note that the CLI options for configuring the
FastSwitch are only available when you have enabled Supervisor or Admin privileges.
6. Enable supervisor privileges by typing
enable <cr>
.
When prompted for the password, type:
supervisor <cr>
[default supervisor password]
7. The FastSwitch is now operating in supervisor mode as shown by the
#
symbol in the new
CLI prompt, with all CLI options available.
8. You can now configure the FastSwitch to suit your network by typing the required
configurations commands at the CLI prompt. You do not need to set parameters that coincide
with system defaults. Any configuration changes will take affect immediately.
Note
FOR ADVANCED USERS: The FastSwitch provides a utility for generating the configuration settings of a
FastSwitch into an ASCII file, simplifying the configuration of multiple FastSwitch cards. This function can
also be used to archive configuration data for specific unit or as a baseline for modified configurations.
Refer to
Appendix A, Application Guidelines
:
Batch Up/Download Overview
.
Summary of Contents for FastSwitch
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