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2-32 LightStream 2020 Installation Guide
Basic LS2020 Configuration Tasks
If the current EEPROMs or the midplane are replaced, you will need to enter the chassis ID and
modem information into the EEPROMs on the new midplane. See the LightStream 2020
Hardware Reference & Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on finding the chassis ID and
modem information.
You are also advised to record any unusual LS2020 behavior. The maintenance log can be highly
useful in identifying and correcting chronic or intermittent LS2020 operational problems.
Installing StreamView Network Management Software
You must install the CLI, the LS-Monitor, the LS-Configurator, the LS-Topology Map, and the
private MIB database on the NMS that you will be using to manage your LS2020 network. The
chapter “Installing StreamView Software” presents the procedures for installing this network
management software.
Setting Up Network Environment
The chapter “LightStream 2020 Setup Procedures” presents procedures and options that enable you
to tailor your network environment to your particular operating requirements. For example, you can
enable the security mechanism that prevents unauthorized network access. Also, you can change
operational parameters, such as the default SNMP community name(s) and the default trap delivery
address(es).
You should read the chapter “LightStream 2020 Setup Procedures”and perform any applicable
procedures therein before activating your LS2020 switch in the network.
Configuring the Network
The StreamView LS2020 configurator is used to create a global configuration database for your
LS2020 network and to load appropriate configuration information into each LS2020 switch in the
network.
For detailed informationabout these high-level procedures, see the LightStream2020 Configuration
Guide.
Backing Up Distribution Diskettes
By default, LS2020 chassis (platform) software is installed at the factory on the hard disk prior to
shipment of the unit to a customer site. However, if you come into possession of distribution
diskettes for a new LS2020 software release and you are concerned about how carefully they may
be handled and stored, you should back them up before proceeding with any new software
installation.
In the following procedures, it is assumed that you have access to a PC running DOS 5.0 (or later)
and which supports at least one 1.44 Mb floppy disk drive. It is also assumed that you have a supply
of at least 15 blank, DOS-formatted 1.44 Mb diskettes.
Note Using the diskcopy /v command in this procedure, you can verify the correctness of the copy
operation. Youcan also usethe diskcomp commandto verifythe copyoperation. Refer toyour DOS
documentation for additional information about these commands. Do not use the dir command to
display the names of files on the distribution diskettes. There is no FAT (DOS file allocation table)
on LS2020 distribution diskettes; thus, there can be no FAT on backup diskettes. If you enter dir a:
or dir b: in an attempt to display distribution diskette files, DOS responds with a read error message.