Lenovo RackSwitch G8124E User manual

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Lenovo RackSwitch G8124E / G8272

Quickstart Guide

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Document Version 1.0: 10/2018

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Table of Contents

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Introduction 3

Requirements 3

Connect to the Switch 3

Over the Network 3

Setup the Switch for Remote Access 4

Configure the IP Information 4

Use SSH to Access the Switch 4

Configure Users and Passwords 5

Change the Admin Password 5

Create New Users 5

Configure the Switch 6

Configure the Ports 6

Create a VLAN 6

Add VLAN(s) to Switch Ports 6

Feedback & Support 7

Document Feedback 7

Technical Support and Resources 7

Disclaimer 7

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Introduction

This guide provides general configuration examples. The configurations found here may not be applicable for all

environments. Consult Lenovo’s official documentation for further information in regards to your environment's

unique configuration.

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Requirements

●A Terminal Emulation program, such as PuTTY.

●(Optional) USB cable.

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Connect to the Switch

Over the Network

By default, the management interface is set to request a DHCP address. If DHCP is available, check your leases on

your DHCP server to determine the IP address of the switch. Using an SSH client, you may log in to the switch over

the network. The default username is admin, and the default password is admin.

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Setup the Switch for Remote Access

Configure the IP Information

1. Login to the switch using either option in the Connect to the Switch section above.

2. Run the commands below to configure the settings for remote access. The interface you select will depend

on how you've connected to the switch.

enable

configure device

interface <management|ethernet> <1/1>

no bridge-port

ip address <IP|DHCP>

exit

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NOTE

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The interface you select will depend on how you have connected to the switch (management or               

ethernet).

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no bridge-port is strongly recommended if you plan to use DHCP on an ethernet port.

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3. You can see an output of the assigned configuration, including the IP information is using DHCP, using the

below command.

display ip interface brief

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Use SSH to Access the Switch

Use the below command to SSH into the switch for access:

ssh admin@<IP>

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Configure Users and Passwords

Change the Admin Password

configure device

username admin password <PASSWORD>

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Create New Users

display user-accounts

configure device

username <USERNAME> password <PASSWORD>

username <USERNAME> role <network-admin|network-operator>

exit

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Configure the Switch

Configure the Ports

1. Login to the switch.

2. Run the commands below to configure the port settings for the switch. The interface you select will depend

on how you've connected to the switch.

enable

configure device

interface <management|ethernet> <1/1>

no bridge-port

ip address <IP|DHCP>

flow control <sent|receive> <on|off>

exit

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Create a VLAN

1. Login to the switch.

2. Run the commands below to create the switch VLAN(s).

enable

configure device

vlan <ID NUMBER>

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Add VLAN(s) to Switch Ports

1. Login to the switch.

2. Run the commands below to add the VLAN(s) to specific switch ports.

enable

configure device

interface ethernet <PORT NUMBER(S)>

bridge-port mode access

bridge-port access vlan <VLAN ID NUMBER>

exit

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3. You can verify the VLAN port assignment with the below command.

display vlan

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Feedback & Support

Document Feedback

Scale Computing welcomes your suggestions for improving our documentation. Please send your feedback to

[email protected].

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Technical Support and Resources

There are many technical support resources available for use. Access this document, and many others, at

http://www.scalecomputing.com/support/login/.

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Disclaimer

Switches are not covered under the support and warranty for the Scale Computing HC3 system. Scale Computing is

not responsible for any issues arising from the use of this guide. Any and all questions, issues, or concerns

regarding switch configuration should be addressed with the switch manufacturer directly.

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