Blade ICE RACKSWITCH G8000 - Manual (Page 9)

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Getting Started
This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the Blade 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
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Nothing to install; the BBI is part of the Blade 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
Blade OS Command Reference for the RackSwitch G8000.
Requirements
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RackSwitch G8000 switch
„ Installed Blade OS switch software
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PC or workstation with network access to the switch