Configure the Avaya Ethernet Switch (if used)���

NOTE: These instruction apply only if using a new Avaya-supplied Avaya Ethernet switch.

The SNMP subagent in the Ethernet switch must be administered so it can report alarms to the appropriate media server when the hardware experiences problems. Refer to the filled-out Job Aid entitled Pre-Installation Network Planning Form--S8700 Media Server for the proper addresses and community strings. At a minimum, the following items need to be configured:

• IP address (1 for each equipped Ethernet switch)
• Subnet mask
• Trap receiver IP address
• Community string (get, set, trap)

Refer to the configuration section of the user guide that comes with the Ethernet switch for the default user ID, password and configuration commands. Use the following general procedures to administer the Ethernet switch(es):

1. Plug the Ethernet switch into a UPS.
• Duplex reliability--Ethernet switch 1 and 2 (if equipped) for Control Network A (CNA) into UPS 1
2. Connect the services laptop computer (RS-232 serial port) to the port labeled Console on the front of the first Ethernet switch (CNA) using the cable supplied with the Ethernet switch.
3. Open a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal).
4. Administer the terminal emulation port settings:
• 9600 bps rate
• No parity
• 8 bits
• 1 stop bit
5. Log into the Ethernet switch with the appropriate login and password. Refer to the user guide supplied with the Ethernet switch.
6. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) of the Ethernet switch, set the following parameters:
• IP address and subnet mask of the Ethernet switch
• IP address of the Trap Receiver. For Ethernet switches in CNA this should be the IP address of Server 1. For Ethernet switches in CNB this should be the IP address of Server 2. Do not use the 'Active Server' IP address.
• SNMP community string for Get, Set, and Trap.

SECURITY ALERT

The Get and Set, community name strings are generally configured with default values of Public and Private, respectively. These community name strings function as passwords for their respective SNMP operation. It is always a good idea to change these community name strings to something other than the default values. If a Network Management Station (NMS) is in operation on the network, whatever these strings are changed to must be communicated to the NMS administrator. If the defaults are left administered this could create a serious security issue. For example, the default Set community name string, with it's widely known value of Private, could be used to reconfigure the Ethernet switch via SNMP message.

7. When prompted to save configuration, type Y.
8. When completed, disconnect the services laptop computer from the Ethernet switch.
9. If two Ethernet switches are present for CNA repeat steps 1 through 8 for the second switch. Refer to the Pre-Installation Network Planning Forms--S8700 Media Server for the proper addresses, masks, and community strings.