Introduction
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The OmniAccess
™
512 (OA-512) switch connects
branch offices to WAN and Voice networks, thus offer-
ing “edge of network” connectivity solutions.
The OA-512 provides branch access to an enterprise
backbone. This switch combines LAN switching, WAN
routing, and Service Level Management in a single
platform.
The OA-512 supports up to two wide-area uplinks.
User-installable USP, T1/E1, and ISDN submodules
provide flexibility. VoIP (Voice Over IP) uplink
submodules and compression/encryption SIMMs are
also supported on the OA-512. Virtual Private Network
(VPN) software is also supported if the compression/
encryption SIMM is installed.
♦
Note
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The OA-512 supports a maximum of
one ISDN module per switch chassis.
Refer to the
OmniAccess 512 User
Manual
for more information.
This Getting Started Guide walks you through installa-
tion and startup procedures for your switch. Steps
include:
• Installing and connecting your OmniAccess 512
switch
• Logging in to the switch and configuring basic
system software parameters, including defining
an IP address
This guide also includes sections on OmniAccess 512
basics. Refer to these sections for general OmniAccess
chassis and LED information.
The
CD
that accompanies this Getting Started Guide
contains OmniAccess 512 user manuals. These user
manuals provide information on OmniAccess switches
and OA-512 uplink submodules, as well as comprehen-
sive networking information. Refer to the user manu-
als when you require more detailed information about
your switch.
Introduction
