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  • Page 1 IBM Networking OS BBI Quick Guide for the EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch...
  • Page 3 IBM Networking OS BBI Quick Guide for the EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in the Safety information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD and the Warranty Information document that comes with the product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Web Browser Set Up ......2 Starting the BBI ......2 Chapter 2.
  • Page 6 EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch: BBI Quick Guide...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Web browser to access switch information and statistics, and to perform switch configuration via the Internet. This BBI Quick Guide provides an overview of how to access and use the IBM N/OS Browser-Based Interface. Who Should Use This Book This BBI Quick Guide is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in configuring and maintaining a network.
  • Page 8 Command items shown inside host# ls [-a] brackets are optional and can be used or excluded as the situation demands. Do not type the brackets. viii EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch: BBI Quick Guide...

  • Page 9: How To Get Help

    Before you call, prepare the following information: • Serial number of the switch unit • Software release version number • Brief description of the problem and the steps you have already taken Technical support dump information (# show tech-support) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 Preface...
  • Page 10 EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch: BBI Quick Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface structure • Password protection • Nothing to install; the BBI is part of the IBM N/OS switch software • Automatically upgraded with each new software release Note: You can perform most configuration and monitoring tasks through the BBI.

  • Page 12: Enabling/Disabling Bbi Access

    Enabling/Disabling BBI Access By default, BBI access is disabled for HTTP, and enabled for HTTPS. If you need to enable HTTP access, use the following command from the command-line interface: Router (config)# [no] access http enable For more information on the accessing and configuring the switch through the command-line interface, see your Command Reference.
  • Page 13 The default user name and password is as follows: • User name is USERID. • Password is PASSW0RD (the 0 in PASSW0RD is a zero). For more password information, see your Command Reference. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 Chapter 1. Getting Started...
  • Page 14 4. Allow the BBI Dashboard page to load. When the proper account name and password combination is entered, the BBI Dashboard page is displayed in your browser’s viewing area. There may be a slight delay while the Dashboard page is being initialized. You should not stop the browser while loading is in progress.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Browser-Based Interface Basics

    Chapter 2. Browser-Based Interface Basics Once you are properly logged in, the IBM Networking OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) appears in your Web browser’s viewing window: There are four main regions on the IBM N/OS BBI screen: • The toolbar is used for selecting the context for your actions in the other windows.

  • Page 16: Toolbar

    Statistics performance. Select an item in the navigation window to display the desired statistics in the forms window. This context tab is selected by default when the BBI is first Dashboard activated. When selected, basic switch information and status can be viewed in the forms window. Select an item in the navigation window to display the desired dashboard information in the forms window.

  • Page 17: Forms Window

    Message Window Switch log messages are generated by events such as login/logout activity, password changes, configuration changes, and switch reboot. The BBI records the most recent messages and displays each one briefly in the message window. When the last message has been displayed, the cycle is repeated.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Configuring The Switch

    Chapter 3. Configuring the Switch The IBM Networking OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view and change switch configuration parameters. The same configuration parameters that are available through the switch’s command-line interface are present on the BBI configuration forms.
  • Page 20 GREEN type. Items which load other forms when selected are underlined. 4. Click the Submit button on the bottom of the form to submit the form contents to the switch. EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch: BBI Quick Guide...

  • Page 21: Using The Bbi To Load Switch Software

    • TFTP server • Local computer After you log onto the BBI, perform the following steps to load a software image: 1. Click the Configure context tab in the IBM N/OS toolbar: 2. In the Navigation Window, select System > Config/Image Control.
  • Page 22 3. If you are loading software from your computer (HTTP client), go to Step 4. If you are loading software from a FTP/TFTP server, enter the server’s information in the FTP/TFTP Settings section. EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch: BBI Quick Guide...
  • Page 23 • If you are loading software from your computer, click Browse. In the File Download Dialog, select the file and click OK. Click Download via Browser. Once the image has loaded, the page refreshes to show the new software. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 Chapter 3. Configuring the Switch...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 4. Viewing Statistics

    Chapter 4. Viewing Statistics The IBM Networking OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view a variety of switch performance statistics. The same statistics that are available through the switch’s command-line interface are present on the BBI statistics forms.
  • Page 26 3. View the statistics in the forms window. For example: Note: Items which load other forms when selected are underlined. EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch: BBI Quick Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5. The Dashboard

    Chapter 5. The Dashboard The IBM Networking OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view the present settings and operating status of a variety of switch features. The same information available through the switch’s command-line interface is present on the dashboard forms.
  • Page 28 3. View information shown in the forms window. For example: Note: Items which load other forms when selected are underlined. EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch: BBI Quick Guide...
  • Page 30 Part Number: 88Y7949 Printed in USA (IP) P/N: 88Y7949...

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