302768-C Rev 00 xvPrefaceThe Nortel Networks ™ Versalar™ Switch Router 15000 is a next-generation IProuter designed to provide access, traffic management, and accountinginformation for over 1000 simultaneous IP sessions. Carrier Networking Servicesis the software for the Versalar Switch Router 15000.This guide describes the Versalar Switch Router 15000 system managementfunctions, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, fault management,accounting, and packet capture. Throughout this document, the Versalar SwitchRouter 15000 is referred to as the “Versalar 15000.”Before You BeginThis guide is intended for network managers who are experienced in setting upservice provider networks. Before using this guide, you must complete thefollowing procedures. For a new Versalar 15000:• Install the Versalar 15000 and connect it to the network (see Installing andMaintaining the Versalar Switch Router 15000).• Develop a working knowledge of the BCC ™ (see Configuring Managementand Differentiated Services for the Versalar Switch Router 15000 and theQuick Reference for the Versalar Switch Router 15000).• Configure the Versalar 15000 for management (see Configuring Managementand Differentiated Services for the Versalar Switch Router 15000).Make sure that you are running the latest version of Carrier Networking Services.For information about upgrading to the latest software version, see Upgrading theVersalar Switch Router 15000 Software.
