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Web Quick Start
The Web Quick Start feature allows the
administrator to set up basic configura-
tions on the Ethernet Switch 425 using
a single Web page. This significantly
reduces complexity and speeds system
installations.
Web management
Web-based network management makes
managing the Ethernet Switch 425 easy
using a standard Web browser. Summary,
configuration, fault, statistics, application,
administration and support pages are
provided. Real-time sampling provides
up-to-date LED and statistical informa-
tion. The Web interface also allows for
configuration of numerous parameters
of the switch.
Java Device Manager
The process of configuration begins
with a single device but finishes across
multiple devices. Java Device Manager is
the device configuration tool for those
functions that require communicating
with a single device. It uses a common
user interface and workflow that supports
many Nortel Ethernet switches. This
commonality allows the network manager
to become familiar with one tool to
configure their network with a simple
graphical user interface.
Ethernet Switch
System Software
Ethernet Switch System Software provides
a single software image that is used for
Ethernet Switch 325-24T, 325-24G,
425-24T and 425-48T models. Ethernet
Switch System Software is supported
across other Nortel Ethernet Switches
for seamless integration into the network.
Simplified network operations
Ethernet Switch System Software simpli-
fies network operations by reducing the
number of steps required for switch
software updates. A single image is all
that needs to be downloaded from the
Nortel Web site for all Ethernet Switch
325/425 models and can also be used
with Ethernet Switch 420 switches.
When in a stack, the image is loaded
only to the base unit of the stack, which
automatically loads it to other switches,
minimizing the complexity of upgrading
software images.
SNMPv1 and v2 support
Full SNMP manageability is supported
across the Ethernet Switch 425 family.
Users can configure SNMP communi-
ties as well as establish access levels.
Traps are also supported with the addi-
tional ability to change the UDP port to
which traps are sent for security.
Single stack management
Nortel was the pioneer in stacking tech-
nology. The Ethernet Switch 425 features
some of these unique benefits, enabling
single IP address management, configu-
ration and operation of up to eight
switches in a stack.
Advanced management features
The BootP and Trivial File Transfer
Protocol (TFTP) protocol support
allows for simplified and centralized
switch IP address assignment, configura-
tion and software upgrades over the
network.
User interface push button
The user interface push button on the
front panel of the Ethernet Switch 425
provides for ease of use in configuring
the unit. The button can be enabled or
disabled by the network administrator
and allows a number of basic functions
to be programmed without a terminal
device. These functions include setting a
temporary default IP address, resetting a
unit and resetting the stack.
Nortel Command Line
Interface (NNCLI)
NNCLI provides a common industry
look and feel to the CLI commands,
thus helping to reduce training and
operational costs. The NNCLI is used
through a Telnet session or through the
serial port on the console. NNCLI can
be used to automate general manage-
ment and configuration of Ethernet
Switch 425 models.
ASCII configuration file
Ethernet Switch 425 models can down-
load a user-editable ASCII or binary
configuration file from a TFTP server.
The ASCII configuration file can be
loaded automatically at boot time or
on-demand using the management
systems (console menus or CLI). Once
downloaded, the configuration file auto-
matically configures the switch or stack
according to the CLI commands in the
file. This feature allows the flexibility of
creating command configuration files
that can be used on several switches or
stacks with minor modifications.
ASCII configuration generator
This feature provides the ability to view
and store the switch configuration in
ASCII configuration. The generated
file can be stored on an external server
and also used to restore the switch
configuration.
Recovery configuration
file support
The recovery configuration feature allows
for storing of switch or stack parameters
on a TFTP server. Configuration
parameters can be retrieved automati-
cally to configure a replacement switch
or stack with the same configuration.
For new installations or when a switch
has failed, this feature saves time in
reconfiguring another switch or stack.
