Management Software AT-S63 ◆ Command Line User’s Guide For AT-9400 Switch Stacks AT-S63 Version 3.2.0 for AT-9400 Basic Layer 3 Switches 613-001027 Rev. A Copyright © 2008 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Allied Telesis and the Allied Telesis logo are trademarks of Allied Telesis, Incorporated. Microsoft and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. All other product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. 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Contents Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 How This Guide is Organized........................................................................................................................... 14 Product Documentation .................................................................................................................................... 16 Where to Go First ............................................................................................................................................. 17 Starting a Management Session ...................................................................................................................... 18 Document Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 19 Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................................................................................... 20 Contacting Allied Telesis .................................................................................................................................. 21 Online Support ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Email and Telephone Support.................................................................................................................... 21 Returning Products .................................................................................................................................... 21 Sales and Corporate Information ............................................................................................................... 21 Management Software Updates................................................................................................................. 21 Section I: Basic Operations ......................................................................................23 Chapter 1: Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 26 AT-S63 Management Software ........................................................................................................................ 27 Supported Models ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Supported Features.......................................................................................................................................... 28 AT-StackXG Stacking Module .......................................................................................................................... 29 Maximum Number of Switches in a Stack ........................................................................................................ 30 Management Interfaces.................................................................................................................................... 30 Management Access Methods ......................................................................................................................... 30 Enhanced Stacking........................................................................................................................................... 31 Stack Topology................................................................................................................................................. 32 Discovery Process............................................................................................................................................ 34 Master and Member Switches .......................................................................................................................... 35 Active Configuration File................................................................................................................................... 36 Module ID Numbers.......................................................................................................................................... 38 Static Module ID Numbers ......................................................................................................................... 38 Dynamic Module ID Numbers .................................................................................................................... 39 Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................. 41 Port Numbers in Commands ............................................................................................................................ 42 MAC Address Tables........................................................................................................................................ 43 File Systems ..................................................................................................................................................... 43 Compact Flash Memory Card Slots.................................................................................................................. 43 Stack IP Address .............................................................................................................................................. 44 Upgrading the AT-S63 Management Software................................................................................................. 45 Powering On a Stack........................................................................................................................................ 46 Troubleshooting the Discovery Process ........................................................................................................... 48 3 Contents Chapter 2: Starting a Command Line Management Session .....................................................................51 Starting a Local Management Session .............................................................................................................52 Remote Telnet Management ............................................................................................................................54 Planning for Remote Management.............................................................................................................54 Starting a Remote Telnet Management Session........................................................................................54 Quitting a Management Session.......................................................................................................................56 Command Line Interface Features ...................................................................................................................57 Command Formatting .......................................................................................................................................58 Redundant Twisted Pair Ports ..........................................................................................................................59 Chapter 3: Basic Command Line Commands .............................................................................................61 CLEAR SCREEN ..............................................................................................................................................62 EXIT ..................................................................................................................................................................63 HELP.................................................................................................................................................................64 LOGOFF, LOGOUT and QUIT .........................................................................................................................65