Configure the Ethernet Switch(es)  

The SNMP subagent in the Ethernet switch must be administered so it can report alarms to the appropriate server when the hardware experiences problems. Refer to the Job Aids for Avaya S8700 Media Server for Multi-Connect Configuration 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
• 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 the UPS.
• Duplex reliability--Ethernet switch A into UPS A
• High or critical reliability--Ethernet switch A into UPS A and Ethernet switch B into UPS B.
2. Connect the services laptop computer (RS-232 serial port) to the port labeled Console on the front of the Ethernet switch 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 baud rate
• No parity
• 8 bits
• 1 stop bit
5. Login to the Ethernet switch with the appropriate login and password. Refer 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
• SNMP community string for Get, Set, and Trap.

SECURITY ALERT

The Get and Set, community names are generally configured with default values of Public and Private respectively. If required, the local network administrator must supply values for their Network Management System. This is a security issue. For example, the default Set community name of Private, with it's widely known password could be used to shutdown or reconfigure the Ethernet switch via a SNMP message.

1. When prompted to save configuration type Y.
2. When completed, disconnect the services laptop computer from the Ethernet switch.
3. If high or critical reliability, repeat steps 1 through 8 for Ethernet switch B. Refer to the Job Aids for Avaya S8700 Media Server for Multi-Connect Configuration for the proper addresses and community strings.