Preface

The Sun Netra CP3140 Switch Software Reference Manual describes the FASTPATH software used with the Sun Netra CP3140 switch boards for the Sun Netra trademark CT 900 server.

The intended reader of this manual is an experienced system administrator who has experience with switches and routing. The reader should be comfortable with LAN fundamentals and with networking in general.

Before You Read This Book

Review the information in the Sun Netra CT 900 Server Safety and Compliance Manual before proceeding with the instructions in this document. The Sun Netra CT 900 Server Safety and Compliance Manual specifies the environmental and electrical safety requirements for the product and contains compliance certification for various countries.

How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 1 gives an overview of the FASTPATH software.

Chapter 2 describes the command-line interface (CLI) syntax, conventions, and terminology.

Chapter 3 gives a quick start guide to the software.

Chapter 4 describes how the CLI groups all the commands in different modes.

Chapter 5 provides a detailed explanation of the Switching commands.

Chapter 6 provides a detailed explanation of the Quality of Service (QoS) commands.

Appendix 7 provides a detailed explanation of the Routing commands.

Appendix A contains configuration examples.

Appendix B discusses RADIUS on the switch.

Appendix C provides information on management security.

Appendix D gives information on uBoot software.

Appendix E contains the switch firmware update procedures.

Table with examples of the types of shell prompts that are used in this book.

Typographic Conventions

Typeface`^[1]`	Meaning	Examples
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output	Edit your`.login` file. Use `ls` `-a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output	`%` `su` `Password:`
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.	Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.

Typeface^[1]

Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123

The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

Edit your.login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

AaBbCc123

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output

% su

Password:

AaBbCc123

Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.

These are called class options.

You must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

Table with descriptions and examples of the typographic conventions that are used in this book.

Related Documentation

The Sun Netra CT 900 server documentation is listed in the following table. Except for the Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems, all the documents listed are available online at:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/n900.srvr#hic

Title	Part Number
Sun Netra CT 900 Server Getting Started Guide	819-1173-xx
Sun Netra CT 900 Server Overview	819-1174-xx
Sun Netra CT 900 Server Installation Guide	819-1175-xx
Sun Netra CT 900 Server Service Manual	819-1176-xx
Sun Netra CT 900 Server Administration and Reference Manual	819-1177-xx
Sun Netra CT 900 Software Developer’s Guide	819-1178-xx
Sun Netra CT 900 Server Safety and Compliance Guide	819-1179-xx
Sun Netra CT 900 Server Product Notes	819-1180-xx
Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems	816-7190-10

Table provides a listing of related documentation by title, part number, format, and location for obtaining or viewing the documentation.

Documentation, Support, and Training

Sun Function	URL	Description
Documentation	`http://www.sun.com/documentation/`	Download PDF and HTML documents, and order printed documents
Support and Training	`http://www.sun.com/supportraining/`	Obtain technical support, download patches, and learn about Sun courses

Table provides URLs for locating Sun product documentation, and obtaining support and training services.

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