IBM Partner Pavilion BMD00082 Switch User Manual


 
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CHAPTER 2
Getting Started with the Browser-
Based Interface
This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the Browser-Based
Interface (BBI), and explains how to access the BBI.
The BBI allows the administrator to perform basic configuration tasks quickly and easily. The
command line interface provides more detailed configuration options for VSE SmartConnect
software (see “Command Reference” on page 57).
Requirements
BNT 1/10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module (GbESM)
Installed VSE SmartConnect software
PC or workstation with HTTP access to the switch’s management IP interface as config-
ured using the management system
Frame-capable Web browser, such as the following:
Netscape Navigator 4.7x or higher
Internet Explorer 6.0x or higher
Mozilla FireFox 1.0.4 or higher
JavaScript enabled in the Web browser
Web Browser Set Up
Most modern Web browsers work with frames and JavaScript by default, and require no addi-
tional set up. However, check the Web browser’s features and configuration to make sure
frames and JavaScript are enabled.
Note – JavaScript is not the same as Java. Please make sure that JavaScript is enabled in the
Web browser.