Nortel Networks 42C4911 Switch User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Accessing the Switch 42C4911, January 2007
In GbESM implementation, there is no need for primary or secondary servers. The client
request is forwarded to the BOOTP servers configured on the switch. The use of two servers
provide failover redundancy. However, no health checking is supported.
Use the following commands to configure the switch as a DHCP relay agent:
Additionally, DHCP Relay functionality can be assigned on a per interface basis. Use the fol-
lowing command to enable the Relay functionality:
>> # /cfg/l3/bootp
>> Bootstrap Protocol Relay# addr (Set IP address of BOOTP server)
>> Bootstrap Protocol Relay# addr2 (Set IP address of 2nd BOOTP server)
>> Bootstrap Protocol Relay# on (Globally turn BOOTP relay on)
>> Bootstrap Protocol Relay# off (Globally turn BOOTP relay off)
>> Bootstrap Protocol Relay# cur (Display current configuration)
>> # /cfg/l3/if <interface number>/relay ena