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Installing Modules and Establishing Initial Management Access
BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Initial Management Access
After your switch has completed all power on self-tests, it is operational. You can log in and configure
an IP address for the default VLAN (named default).
NOTE
In BlackDiamond switches, the management port on the MSM is part of the management VLAN by default. Refer to
“Management Ports” on page 16 for further details.
Connecting Equipment to the Console Port
Connection to the console port is used for direct local management. The console port settings are:
● Baud rate—9600
● Data bits—8
● Stop bit—1
● Parity—None
● Flow control—XON/XOFF
The terminal or PC with terminal-emulation software that you connect to an Extreme Networks switch
must be configured with these settings. This procedure is described in the documentation supplied with
the terminal.
Appropriate cables are available from your local supplier, or you can make your own. To ensure the
electromagnetic compatibility of the unit, use only shielded serial cables. For information about the DB-
9 console plug connector, see “Connector Pinouts” on page 173.
Logging In for the First Time
To log in and manually configure the IP settings:
1 Connect a terminal or PC with terminal-emulation software to the MSM on the BlackDiamond
switch or to the console port on the Summit switch.
2 At your terminal, press [Return] one or more times until you see the login prompt.
3 At the login prompt, enter the default user name admin to log on with administrator privileges. For
example:
login: admin
Administrator capabilities allow you to access all switch functions.
4 The system will ask a series of questions about the default management settings, which allow all
forms of management access for convenience in setting the initial configuration. Answer each
question based on the level of security needed for the particular management access type.
NOTE
For more information about logging in to the switch and configuring switch management access, see the
ExtremeXOS 12.1 Concepts Guide.