Procedure 14-21: Configure VLNC40/VLNC42/VLNC60/VLNC61/VLNC64 for in-band or out-of-band connectivity
Overview
Use this procedure to connect PC and configure initial parameters for in-band or out-of-band connectivity to the VLNC40/VLNC42/VLNC60/VLNC61/VLNC62/VLNC64.
Out-of-band connectivity refers to using the RS-232 console port on the VLIU or the MGMT LAN port on the VLNC4x/VLNC6x faceplate to access the VLNC4x/VLNC6x.
In-band connectivity allows you to access the VLNC4x/VLNC6x from a local or remote PC using the Ethernet network and the IP address information assigned to the VLNC4x/VLNC6x You must configure the VLNC4x/VLNC6x network parameters with IP address information (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) to access the VLNC4x/VLNC6x in-band. All the network LAN ports will share one IP address.
The network port and serviceport IP address information must be in different IP subnets. Only one gateway may be defined for remote access, either on the network port or the serviceport.
This procedure assumes that the VLNC4x/VLNC6x was not configured before and is in the factory default state.
Required equipment
At least one of the following cables is required for direct connection to the network element:
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RS-232 cable with an RJ-45 connector on one end for the RS232 console port (RS232 M2) or (RS232 M1) on the VLIU, and a PC serial connector on the other end for connection to the PC.
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CAT5 Ethernet straight-through or a cross-over cable for the RJ-45 MGMT LAN port on the VLNC40/VLNC42/VLNC60/VLNC61/VLNC64 faceplate, any of the 20 "in-band" FE Ethernet ports on the VLIU for the VLNC40/VLNC42, or any of the GbE SFP ports on the VLNC40/VLNC42/VLNC60/VLNC61/VLNC64 faceplate.
For detailed cabling information, refer to the Alcatel-Lucent 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-5) Installation and System Turn-Up Guide.
Before you begin
Prior to performing this procedure:
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Determine whether you will configure the VLNC4x/VLNC6x for in-band or out-of-band connectivity.
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Refer to the Alcatel-Lucent 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-5) Command Line Interface Guide, and become familiar with the command structure.
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Refer to Electrostatic discharge in Chapter 1, Safety.
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Obtain the required connection parameters to be set. For example, IP address, Gateway, and Subnet mask.
Steps
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Connect PC and establish CLI session with the VLNC40/VLNC42/VLNC60/VLNC61/VLNC64. Reference: |
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To configure network parameters for in-band connectivity manually, refer to Procedure 14-21.1: Configure in-band connectivity manually. |
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To configure network parameters for in-band connectivity using DHCP or BootP, refer to Procedure 14-21.2: Configure for in-band connectivity using DHCP/BootP |
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To configure MGMT LAN serviceport for out-of-band connectivity using DHCP/BootP, refer to Procedure 14-21.3: Configure MGMT LAN serviceport for out-of-band connectivity using DHCP/BootP |
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To configure MGMT LAN serviceport for out-of-band connectivity manually, refer to Procedure 14-21.4: Configure MGMT LAN serviceport for out-of-band connectivity manually |
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To configure RS-232 console port for out-of-band connectivity manually, refer to Procedure 14-21.5: Configure RS-232 port for out-of-band connectivity |
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To configure RS-232 console port for out-of-band connectivity manually, refer to Procedure 14-21.6: Configure in-band connectivity when ethertype on VLNC40/VLNC42 is set to vMAN End of steps |