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Related Documentation
The following are the titles and descriptions of all the related OmniSwitch user manuals:
• OmniSwitch 9900, 6900, 6860, 6865, 6560 Hardware Users Guides
Describes the hardware and software procedures for getting an OmniSwitch up and running as well as
complete technical specifications and procedures for all OmniSwitch chassis, power supplies, fans, and
Network Interface (NI) modules.
• OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 CLI Reference Guide
Complete reference to all CLI commands supported on the OmniSwitch. Includes syntax definitions,
default values, examples, usage guidelines and CLI-to-MIB variable mappings.
• OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Switch Management Guide
Includes procedures for readying an individual switch for integration into a network. Topics include
the software directory architecture, image rollback protections, authenticated switch access, managing
switch files, system configuration, using SNMP, and using web management software (WebView).
• OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Network Configuration Guide
Includes network configuration procedures and descriptive information on all the major software
features and protocols included in the base software package. Chapters cover Layer 2 information
(Ethernet and VLAN configuration), Layer 3 information (routing protocols, such as RIP and IPX),
security options (authenticated VLANs), Quality of Service (QoS), link aggregation, and server load
balancing.
• OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Advanced Routing Configuration Guide
Includes network configuration procedures and descriptive information on all the software features and
protocols included in the advanced routing software package. Chapters cover multicast routing
(DVMRP and PIM-SM), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
• OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Data Center Switching Guide
Includes an introduction to the OmniSwitch data center switching architecture as well as network
configuration procedures and descriptive information on all the software features and protocols that
support this architecture. Chapters cover Shortest Path Bridging MAC (SPBM), Data Center Bridging
(DCB) protocols, Virtual Network Profile (vNP), and FCoE/FC gateway functionality.
• OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Transceivers Guide
Includes SFP and XFP transceiver specifications and product compatibility information.
• OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Specifications Guide
Includes Specifications table information for the features documented in the Switch Management
Guide, Network Configuration Guide, Advanced Routing Guide, and Data Center Switching Guide.
• Technical Tips, Field Notices
Includes information published by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s Customer Support group.
• Release Notes
Includes critical Open Problem Reports, feature exceptions, and other important information on the
features supported in the current release and any limitations to their support.