Allied Telesis AT-S10 TurboStack - Manual (Page 14)

Overview
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TCP/IP Networks
To manage the hub in TCP/IP, you first configure its IP parameters or at
least assign a unique IP address to the hub. You have the option to
manage using either SNMP or Omega Remote™ via Telnet.
TCP/IP with BootP. The function of the BootP utility within an IP
server is to enter an IP address into the hub. Whenever you reset the hub
or power it up, it transmits a request packet to the server every three
seconds to obtain IP parameters.
If the requesting hub does not receive a BootP response after the third
request, it continues to operate with a computed pseudo IP address based
on its MAC address.
If the hub receives a BootP response, it extracts the IP address, Subnet
Mask, or Gateway/Router address from the response packet and uses
these parameters to configure itself until the next power-on or reset.
Additionally, if the response packet specifies a filename and a TFTP host
address, then the hub sends a TFTP
get request to the specified host
using the specified filename. This initiates a TFTP download of operating
software and allows you to maintain downloaded server software.
NOTE
If only the master module loses power, the concentrator uses the IP address
stored in the backup module. When the master module reinitializes, it does
not send a BootP request packet because it obtains the configuration from
the backup module.
TCP/IP without BootP. To manage the hub with SNMP or via Telnet,
you must manually enter at least the IP address using the Omega menus.
With or without BootP, entering a unique IP address via Omega ensures
this parameter is always available.
Non-TCP/IP
Networks
To manage the hub, connect a terminal to the hub (see Chapter 3,
“Terminal Configuration Menu,” for the procedures). You may then start
Omega and assign a unique name, or use the pre-configured MAC address.
Interoperability with AT-S4
AT-S4 is the management software for Allied Telesyn’s CentreCOM®
hubs, the AT-3600 series. You can mix and match TurboStack and AT-3600
management hubs in a chassis; however, the advanced AT-S10 features
will not be available. You need to insert an AT-S4 cassette version 3.0 or
greater into the TurboStack hub to so it functions as an AT-3600. To
return the TurboStack hub to its original software level, re-insert the
AT-S10 cassette.
Proceed now to Chapter 2 to perform initial management setup.