Avaya Configuring BayStack Remote Access User Manual

Part No. 117341-A Rev. ASeptember 1997BayRS Version 12.00Site Manager Software Version 6.00 Configuring BayStack Remote Access

x 117341-A Rev. A Appendix C Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure What Is Quick-Start? ...

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-12 117341-A Rev. ADeleting the DCM Software SubsystemYou can use Site Manager to completely deactivate the DCM.The

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-13 Managing the DCM Using the Technician InterfaceYou can use Technician Interface com

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-14 117341-A Rev. AConsider the following when changing DCM configuration parameters:• Set the value of wfDCMmw.wfDC

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-15 Table 6-2 lists the minimum versions of software required for RMON operation on Bay

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-16 117341-A Rev. AExampleWhen you enable a DCM, the RMON agent automatically creates a History configuration. Suppo

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-17 In the following sections, the word configuration means the set of control tables fo

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-18 117341-A Rev. AYou need 504 bytes of memory for each History configuration (252 bytes each for the short-term an

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-19 You calculate the total memory (in bytes) that you need to store the Host data as f

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-20 117341-A Rev. AThe Matrix configuration requires 212 bytes. The Matrix data requires approximately 178 bytes of

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-21 ExampleYou specify a buffer size of 32 KB and a packet slice size of 1 KB. After ch

117341-A Rev. A xi Figures Figure 1-1. Calculating an IP Address (Direct Access PVC or Standard PPP) ...1-7Figure 1-2. Requesting an IP Addres

117341-A Rev. A A-1 Appendix ASite Manager ParametersThis appendix contains reference information for the Site Manager remote access parameters.For ea

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessA-2 117341-A Rev. ANetboot and Directed Netboot ParametersParameter: Boot Image From Network Path: Configuration Mana

Site Manager Parameters117341-A Rev. A A-3 Parameter: Boot Server AddressPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessA-4 117341-A Rev. ANetboot Interface ParametersParameter: SlotPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global

Site Manager Parameters117341-A Rev. A A-5 Parameter: Connector Subnet MaskPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Bo

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessA-6 117341-A Rev. AParameter: Connector State Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > N

Site Manager Parameters117341-A Rev. A A-7 BootP Relay Agent Interface ParametersParameter: Input IP AddressPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessA-8 117341-A Rev. ABootP Client Interface Address ParametersParameter: IP AddressPath: Configuration Manager > Pro

Site Manager Parameters117341-A Rev. A A-9 Repeater Port Group ParametersParameter: ResetPath: Configuration Manager (Dynamic mode only) > Platform

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessA-10 117341-A Rev. ADCM Global ParametersParameter: Enable/DisablePath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM

Site Manager Parameters117341-A Rev. A A-11 Parameter: Image Name Path: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and Later > Create Base Mo

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessA-12 117341-A Rev. AParameter: Configuration Mode Path: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and Later &g

Site Manager Parameters117341-A Rev. A A-13 Parameter: RMON Max Host Path: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and Later > Create Base

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessA-14 117341-A Rev. AParameter: RMON Default Matrix Path: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and Later

117341-A Rev. A B-1 Appendix BTroubleshooting Network Boot ProblemsUse the information in this appendix to resolve problems directly related to startu

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-2 117341-A Rev. ARouter Fails to Get IP AddressIf a message at the BayStack router console indicates that the rout

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems117341-A Rev. A B-3 Router Fails to NetbootIf the BayStack router fails to receive the configuration file or boot i

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-4 117341-A Rev. ARouter Not Sending BootP ResponsesIf a router between the BayStack router and the BootP server is

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems117341-A Rev. A B-5 Router Fails to Perform Directed NetbootIf the BayStack router fails to perform Directed Netb

117341-A Rev. A xiii Tables Table 1-1. BayStack Router Startup Files ...1-3Table 1-2. S

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-6 117341-A Rev. A5. Use Technician Interface commands to verify or correct the status of the synchronous, Ethernet

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems117341-A Rev. A B-7 Use the set command to correct settings, if necessary. For example, if the router has a token

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-8 117341-A Rev. AIdentifying Remote Connectivity ProblemsThe sections that follow provide guidelines for isolating

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems117341-A Rev. A B-9 Guidelines for Using Packet CaptureUse the Packet Capture utility to view incoming or outgoin

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-10 117341-A Rev. A• If the BootP server is not receiving requests, ensure that the upstream router is receiving an

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems117341-A Rev. A B-11 The following sample response shows the default settings for an AN/ANH with one Ethernet int

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-12 117341-A Rev. AThe possible settings for synchronous connectors are as follows:•EZ-Install (the default setting

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems117341-A Rev. A B-13 3.Compare the bootptab file with the sample bootptab file in Chapter 2 (see Figure 2-1 on pag

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-14 117341-A Rev. AVerifying the BootP Server SetupThis section describes what to do if the BootP server is receivi

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems117341-A Rev. A B-15 Note that /$HOME/.builder_dir/rel<rel>/an is the default location of the kernel file an

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-16 117341-A Rev. ADisplaying the Number of Packets Forwarded and DroppedThis section describes how to display the

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems117341-A Rev. A B-17 Maintaining the Router SoftwareThe BayStack router file system resides on the flash memory car

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-18 117341-A Rev. ARestoring a Local File SystemIf the BayStack router’s local file system becomes corrupted, you mu

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems117341-A Rev. A B-19 Hints and NotesThis section contains the following important information:• Setup Hints• Impl

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessB-20 117341-A Rev. AImplementation NotesThis section contains notes for operating a BayStack router at a remote site

117341-A Rev. A C-1 Appendix CUsing the Quick-Start Local Boot ProcedureThe Quick-Start procedure connects a new BayStack router to a managed network

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessC-2 117341-A Rev. AWhat Is Quick-Start?The Quick-Start procedure is the initial startup configuration, which does the

Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure117341-A Rev. A C-3 Bay Networks recommends that you fill out the worksheets as follows:1. Fill out the Globa

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessC-4 117341-A Rev. AGlobal Information WorksheetThis section contains the prompts and options for all BayStack router

Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure117341-A Rev. A C-5 Enter clock source number [2]:1. Internal2. ExternalEnter clock speed number [10]:This p

117341-A Rev. A xv About This Guide Read this guide if you are responsible for connecting a Bay Networks ® BayStack ™ Access Node (AN ® ), Access

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessC-6 117341-A Rev. ARouter Protocol WorksheetsThis section contains the following worksheets, with the prompts and op

Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure117341-A Rev. A C-7 RIP WorksheetPrompt Options Your ResponseShould RIP listen to the default route? (y/n)

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessC-8 117341-A Rev. AEnter OSPF MTU size selection [1]:1. Default2. Ethernet size (Bay Networks Series 5 compatible)3.

Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure117341-A Rev. A C-9 Enter decimal value in seconds for Poll Interval [20]:(For NBMA only)Enter the maximum n

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessC-10 117341-A Rev. AWide Area Protocol WorksheetsThis section contains the following worksheets, with the prompts an

Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure117341-A Rev. A C-11 Frame Relay WorksheetPrompt Options Your ResponseEnter Management type [3]: 1. DLCMI No

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessC-12 117341-A Rev. AEnable CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol)? (y/n) [n]:y(es)n(o)Note: If you answe

Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure117341-A Rev. A C-13 Running the Quick-Start ScriptTo quick-start a BayStack router, you run the install.bat

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessC-14 117341-A Rev. AIf the line appears in the command display, proceed to step 5; otherwise, do the following:a. En

Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure117341-A Rev. A C-15 8.Using your completed Quick-Start worksheets, enter the appropriate network informatio

Configuring BayStack Remote Accessxvi 117341-A Rev. A Before You Begin Before using this guide, you (or the person responsible at the router site) mu

Configuring BayStack Remote AccessC-16 117341-A Rev. AThe script begins to test the IP configuration (Figure C-1).Figure C-1. Quick-Start IP Configurati

117341-A Rev. A Index-1Aaddress. See IP addressAIX operating systemBootPD, 2-3TFTPD, 2-8Alarm group, 6-5, 6-21AN monitorboot process and, 4-2, B-20defi

Index-2 117341-A Rev. ASite Manager support, B-20socket, 2-2testing, B-19BootP serveranalyzing packets, B-9BayRS version, B-19debugging, B-12displayin

117341-A Rev. A Index-3DdaemonBootP, 2-2TFTP, 2-8DCMboot, 6-10configuring, 6-11, 6-13disabling, 6-9installing, 6-7, 6-8parameters, 6-8rebooting after c

Index-4 117341-A Rev. A/etc/services file, 2-2Ethernet DCM option. See DCMEthernet History group, 6-4, 6-17Ethernet interfacesconfiguring, 4-7displayin

117341-A Rev. A Index-5loading changes into memory, 2-11setting up static routes, 2-10troubleshooting, B-4initial startup options, 1-13Input IP Addres

Index-6 117341-A Rev. Adescription, 1-4global parameters, editing, 3-8, A-3requirements, 1-4troubleshooting, B-3 to B-5netstat command, 2-11, B-15netw

117341-A Rev. A Index-7groups, 6-3 to 6-6interoperability issues, 6-15 to 6-21memory use, 6-16RMON Default Host parameter, 6-7, 6-11, A-13RMON Default

definition, 2-6format, 2-5tc (table continuation) tag, in bootptab file, 2-5Technical Solutions Centers, xxTelnet, enabling (Quick-Start), C-6testingBoo

About This Guide 117341-A Rev. A xvii screen text Indicates data that appears on the screen. Example: Set Bay Networks Trap Monitor Filters separat

Configuring BayStack Remote Accessxviii 117341-A Rev. A IPX Internet Packet ExchangeISDN Integrated Services Digital NetworkISO International Organiz

About This Guide 117341-A Rev. A xix Ordering Bay Networks Publications To purchase additional copies of this document or other Bay Networks publica

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Configuring BayStack Remote Accessxx 117341-A Rev. A How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Bay Networks product from a distrib

117341-A Rev. A 1-1 Chapter 1Understanding Tools and Options The AN/ANH and ARN families of routers ( BayStack routers ) connect multiprotocol workg

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-2 117341-A Rev. A • Router configuration and management tools included with BayRS:-- Technician Interface, a comma

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-3 Bay Networks ships the software image for a BayStack router on a PCMCIA flash memory card, along wit

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-4 117341-A Rev. ATable 1-2. Summary of BayStack Router Startup Options Boot OptionImage File SourceConfiguration F

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-5 The Boot ProcessThe following sections describe the boot process for the Local Boot and Netboot sta

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-6 117341-A Rev. AThe BayStack router sends the BootP request through all serial ports at approximately the same ti

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-7 Figure 1-1. Calculating an IP Address (Direct Access PVC or Standard PPP)-- A Frame Relay PVC in gr

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-8 117341-A Rev. AFigure 1-2. Requesting an IP Address from the BootP Server (Group Access PVC)5.The upstream route

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-9 Obtaining the Kernel and Configuration FilesWith a known IP address, the BayStack router can obtain

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Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-10 117341-A Rev. A4. The BayStack router sends a TFTP request for the configuration file.5. The BootP server uses TF

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-11 Figure 1-5. Obtaining the Kernel File8.The BayStack router boots the kernel.9. The BayStack router

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-12 117341-A Rev. ALocal Boot ProcessWhen the BayStack router boots locally, it reads the kernel, application, and

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-13 Appendix C, “Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure briefly describes the procedure for customi

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-14 117341-A Rev. AThis section reviews the options for initial startup and lists the requirements for each startup

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-15 Local BootThe Local Boot procedure requires the following at initial startup:• An installed PCMCIA

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-16 117341-A Rev. A• Allow the BayStack router to start using the generic configuration file during a Local Boot proc

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-17 This option greatly simplifies the management of remote routers by allowing you to keep the startup

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-18 117341-A Rev. A• A TFTP server that contains the kernel file (krnl_arn.exe for the ARN or krnl_an.exe for the AN

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-19 You can use Netboot for some procedures and Local Boot for others, provided you have set up the ne

iv 117341-A Rev. A its own data and information and for maintaining adequate procedures apart from the Software to reconstruct lost or altered files,

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-20 117341-A Rev. ANetbootComplete the following steps for the Netboot option:1. Use the Configuration Manager in lo

Understanding Tools and Options117341-A Rev. A 1-21 Directed NetbootComplete the following steps for the Directed Netboot option:1. Use the Configurati

Configuring BayStack Remote Access1-22 117341-A Rev. ALocal BootComplete the following steps for the Local Boot option:1. Complete the Quick-Start con

117341-A Rev. A 2-1 Chapter 2Setting Up a UNIX Boot ServerTo support network booting, you need to set up a UNIX workstation on the network to run Boot

Configuring BayStack Remote Access2-2 117341-A Rev. ASetting Up a BootP ServerTo support EZ-Install or Netboot, the BayStack router needs a network co

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server117341-A Rev. A 2-3 The AIX and HP-UX operating systems include BootPD. SunOS and Solaris do not include BootPD, so Site

Configuring BayStack Remote Access2-4 117341-A Rev. ATo set up BootPD to respond to booting routers:1. As root, view the contents of the /etc director

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server117341-A Rev. A 2-5 • You can use a dot (.) to separate characters, but the character immediately following the dot must

Configuring BayStack Remote Access2-6 117341-A Rev. AThe sample bootptab file shown in Figure 2-1 enables two ANs (named AN.Boston and AN.Chicago) to b

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server117341-A Rev. A 2-7 # This file contains the default specification for the boot # image file to be used by all ANs.# &quo

117341-A Rev. A v Contents About This Guide Before You Begin ...

Configuring BayStack Remote Access2-8 117341-A Rev. ASetting Up a TFTP ServerThe BayStack router needs a network connection to a TFTP server to comple

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server117341-A Rev. A 2-9 Restricting TFTP Access to Specified DirectoriesTo restrict TFTP access to a specific directory:1. Log

Configuring BayStack Remote Access2-10 117341-A Rev. AAdding a TFTP User for an HP 9000 WorkstationFollow the instructions in this section only if you

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server117341-A Rev. A 2-11 <gateway> is the IP address of the network destination to which packets will be addressed.<

Configuring BayStack Remote Access2-12 117341-A Rev. A3. Enter the following command, using the first number in the line after the word “root” (in this

117341-A Rev. A 3-1 Chapter 3Configuring Netboot Services with Site ManagerThis chapter describes how to use Site Manager to configure netboot services

Configuring BayStack Remote Access3-2 117341-A Rev. APreparing Configuration and Image FilesThe BayStack router ships with a flash memory card that cont

Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager117341-A Rev. A 3-3 Table 3-1 lists the module names for BayStack AN configurations.a. AN DSU/CSU interfa

Configuring BayStack Remote Access3-4 117341-A Rev. ATable 3-2 lists the module names for BayStack ANH configurations.a. ANH DSU/CSU interfaces do not

Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager117341-A Rev. A 3-5 For ARN routers, you choose base, expansion, and adapter modules separately. Table 3

vi 117341-A Rev. A Steps for Completing Startup Options ...1-18EZ-Install ...

Configuring BayStack Remote Access3-6 117341-A Rev. A2. Record the name of each configuration file and corresponding BayStack router for later reference

Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager117341-A Rev. A 3-7 Preparing an ImageIf you want the router to automatically boot a network-based image

Configuring BayStack Remote Access3-8 117341-A Rev. AEnabling Netboot or Directed NetbootBy default, the router obtains the software image files from i

Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager117341-A Rev. A 3-9 You can also use Technician Interface commands to configure network booting, as descr

Configuring BayStack Remote Access3-10 117341-A Rev. AConfiguring a Netboot or Directed Netboot InterfaceYou can use Site Manager to configure a Netboot

Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager117341-A Rev. A 3-11 Setting Up Routing Paths for NetbootYou set up the routing paths between the BootP

Configuring BayStack Remote Access3-12 117341-A Rev. AYou can use Site Manager to enable BootP relay on an interface.Creating BootP Relay Agent Forwar

Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager117341-A Rev. A 3-13 You can use Site Manager to create the BootP relay agent forwarding table.a. Click

Configuring BayStack Remote Access3-14 117341-A Rev. ACreating the BootP Client Interface TableThe upstream router is the booting router’s next-hop ro

Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager117341-A Rev. A 3-15 You can use Site Manager to create the BootP client interface table.a. Click on Hel

117341-A Rev. A viiSetting Up Routing Paths for Netboot ...3-11Enabling Route

117341-A Rev. A 4-1 Chapter 4Configuring Netboot Client ServicesThis chapter describes how to enable a BayStack router for netboot startup options usin

Configuring BayStack Remote Access4-2 117341-A Rev. AUsing Netboot Configuration CommandsThis chapter provides instructions for using the ifconfig, bcon

Configuring Netboot Client Services117341-A Rev. A 4-3 Setting the Boot ConfigurationThis section describes how to use the bconfig command to configure a

Configuring BayStack Remote Access4-4 117341-A Rev. Abconfig Command Examples1. Configure the default Netboot procedure. Boot from the software image fil

Configuring Netboot Client Services117341-A Rev. A 4-5 Setting the Netboot Interface ConfigurationThis section describes how to use the ifconfig command

Configuring BayStack Remote Access4-6 117341-A Rev. ATable 4-2. ifconfig Command Options for a Synchronous Interface Option Description-d Resets the Ba

Configuring Netboot Client Services117341-A Rev. A 4-7 Configuring an Ethernet Interface for Network BootingTo configure an Ethernet interface for netwo

Configuring BayStack Remote Access4-8 117341-A Rev. AConfiguring an ARN Token Ring Interface for Network BootingTo configure an ARN token ring interface

Configuring Netboot Client Services117341-A Rev. A 4-9 Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with ifconfigTo enable or disable a BayStack router interface

viii 117341-A Rev. A Alarm Group ...6-5Event Grou

Configuring BayStack Remote Access4-10 117341-A Rev. AVerifying Your ConfigurationYou can use the getcfg command to verify the following:• Whether the

Configuring Netboot Client Services117341-A Rev. A 4-11 What to Do NextYou can now boot the BayStack router over the network, assuming that you have d

117341-A Rev. A 5-1 Chapter 5Managing ANH Repeater PortsThis chapter describes how you use Site Manager to manage ANH repeater ports. Topic PageEnabli

Configuring BayStack Remote Access5-2 117341-A Rev. AEnabling and Disabling ANH Repeater PortsYou can use Site Manager to enable or disable the ANH re

Managing ANH Repeater Ports117341-A Rev. A 5-3 Figure 5-1. 8-Port ANH Port Status WindowNote: Port 9 is the Ethernet AUI from the ANH baseboard to the

Configuring BayStack Remote Access5-4 117341-A Rev. AFigure 5-2. 12-Port ANH Port Status WindowNote: Port 13 is the Ethernet connection from the ANH b

Managing ANH Repeater Ports117341-A Rev. A 5-5 Testing and Resetting ANH Repeater PortsYou can use Site Manager to test and reset ANH repeater ports.

117341-A Rev. A 6-1 Chapter 6Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection ModuleThis chapter describes how to configure an optional Ethernet data collection

117341-A Rev. A ix Appendix B Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Solving Startup Problems ...

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-2 117341-A Rev. AEthernet DCM and RMON OverviewThe Ethernet DCM physically connects to BayStack router base module

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-3 • Detects and reports problemsYou can configure the DCM to recognize and continuously

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-4 117341-A Rev. AThe following sections describe the function of each group and the tables that each group defines.

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-5 Matrix GroupThe Matrix group stores statistics for an exchange between interfaces at

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-6 117341-A Rev. AEvent GroupThe Event group controls the generation and notification of events from the router. Thi

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-7 Enabling a DCMYou can use Site Manager to enable a newly installed Ethernet DCM by c

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-8 117341-A Rev. AManaging the DCM Using Site ManagerTo manage the installed DCM, you can use Site Manager to do th

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-9 Disabling the DCMYou can use Site Manager to temporarily disable the DCM.Site Manage

Configuring BayStack Remote Access6-10 117341-A Rev. ABooting the DCMYou can use Site Manager to reboot the DCM. Site Manager Procedure You do this Sy

Configuring an Ethernet Data Collection Module117341-A Rev. A 6-11 Editing the DCM Configuration ParametersYou can use Site Manager to edit the DCM con