8371 Interface Configuration

Preface

This manual contains the information you will need to use the command line interface for configuration and operation of the IBM 8371, hereafter referred to as the switch. With the help of this manual, you should be able to perform the following processes and operations:

• Configure, monitor, and use the base code on your 8371
• Configure, monitor, and use the interfaces and Link Layer software supported by the switch.

Who Should Read This Manual: This manual is intended for persons who install and manage computer networks. Although experience with computer networking hardware and software is helpful, you do not need programming experience to use the protocol software.

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following conventions are used in this manual to show command syntax and program responses:

1. The abbreviated form of a command is underlined as shown in the following example:

   reload

   In this example, you can enter either the whole command (reload) or its abbreviation (rel).

2. Keyword choices for a parameter are enclosed in brackets and separated by the word or. For example:

     command [keyword1 or keyword2]
   

   Choose one of the keywords as a value for the parameter.

3. Three periods following an option mean that you enter additional data (for example, a variable) after the option. For example:

   time host ...

   In this example, you enter the IP address of the host in place of the periods, as explained in the description of the command.

4. In information displayed in response to a command, defaults for an option are enclosed in brackets immediately following the option. For example:

   Media (UTP/STP) [UTP]
   

   In this example, the media defaults to UTP unless you specify STP.

5. Keyboard key combinations are indicated in text in the following way::

   Ctrl-P

   The key combination Ctrl P indicates that you should press the Ctrl key and the P key simultaneously. In certain circumstances, this key combination changes the command line prompt.

6. Names of keyboard keys are indicated like this: Enter

8371 Library

The following publication is shipped in displayable softcopy form on the 8371 CD-ROM (SK2T-0446-00). This CD-ROM is shipped with initial orders for the IBM 8371.

• Networking Multilayer Ethernet Switch Installation and Planning Guide, GA27-4226-00