2008-05-23

Over the last 12 months there have been a number of Nortel Enterprise product/solution Technical Configuration Guides (TCG), Solution Guides (TSG) and Tools created and or updated, which are available at www.nortel.com. The Enterprise Solutions Engineering (ESE) team felt it imperative to summarize and bring them to your attention, as you may have missed their release announcements. It is important to also point out the contributions of other teams and individuals within Enterprise that help complement this documentation; it is truly a team effort.

Technical Solution Guides (TSG) provide the overall solution concepts and design best practices for various Enterprise applications and services. The critical features and design concepts are covered within the TSG and show how to best design solutions that incorporate the various pieces within the product portfolios. The TSG identifies “what to do”.

Technical Configuration Guides (TCG) provide detailed configuration examples for customers/partners to successfully implement network solutions based on various Nortel products and features. Technical Solution Guides (TSG) provide an overview and set of recommendations for the design best practices to implement and support an Enterprise applications and services. The TCG identifies “how to do it”.

Go to the Technical Support web site at http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp

1. Select the appropriate product category (e.g., Routers & Routing Switches).
2. Select a Nortel product from the menu (e.g., Ethernet Routing Switch 8600).
3. Under the Documentation column, scroll down to
• Operations
• Select Configuration (click on Configuration)
4. Select the Technical Configuration Guide of your choice.

You can also search on the document’s title or part number.

Go to the Technical Support web site at http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp.

1. Under My Support Center on the left, click on My Email Alerts and then ADD NEW EMAIL ALERT.
2. Complete the 4 steps on that page, which will allow you to choose how often you get an email alert, for which products, and for which content types.


(If you don't want to receive notice of all documentation postings, you can limit your alerts to postings of Technical Configuration Guides and Technical Solutions Guides by choosing only the Planning and Engineering/Planning and Operations/Configurations documentation types.)

Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) for ERS and ES Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-558)
This document provides examples on configuring RADIUS & TACACS+ on the ERS 1600, 8300, 8600, 2500, 4500, 5500 and ES 460/470. This document covers some of the more popular Radius & TACACS+ commands and attributes how to configure server and client side. It gives also various examples with different users and details log files on client and server side. Finally some sniffer traces show how protocols exchange data between server and client.

Authentication for non-EAPOL MAC Clients for ES and ERS Technical Brief (NN48500-552)
This Technical Brief provides a brief summary for authenticating non-EAPOL MAC clients for all supported releases of the Nortel Ethernet Switch (ES) 470, Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) 2500, 4500, 5500 and 8300. NOTE - This document replaces the previously released document titled “Technical Brief for RADIUS Authentication for non-EAPOL MAC Clients”.

BCM50e-BSR222 Secure Voice & Data for Small Businesses Teleworking Solution Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-508)
This document is a Technical Configuration Guide for "BCM50e-BSR222 Secure Voice and Data and Teleworking Solution for Small Businesses". It describes the solution, the benefits, the major components, the Internet access requirement, and the network reference model. It also provides a lab-proven example with step-by-step configurations for a multi-sites deployment. The information provided can be used as technical reference by engineers.

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP-4) for ERS 8600 Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-538)
This TCG provides examples on configuring BGP-4 on the ERS 8600. It also covers some of the more popular BGP commands and attributes and the command used to configure them.

CS1000 - Calling Line ID Configuration Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-515)
Calling Line ID (CLID) tables in the CS 1000 portfolio determine the CLID sent for the various types of call setups originating from both stations and calls tandemed via an inbound trunk. Specific configuration must be considered to present the appropriate CLID on various call types across both private and public network trunk facilities. In many areas around the world, CLID is also a key component for Emergency Services (911, 112, etc.) call routing and termination to the appropriate Public Safety Answer Point or PSAP. This document will cover the most common scenarios for CLID table creation and is designed to serve as an extension to the ISDN Primary Rate Interface Features and Fundamentals NTP NN43001-569-B2.

Converged Campus Technical Solution Guide (NN48500-516) BR>This Technical Solution Guide (TSG) defines the recommended designs for a Converged Campus infrastructure. The document provides an overview of the best design practices to implement a network capable of supporting converged applications and services. The audience for this Technical Solution Guide is intended to be Nortel Sales teams, Partner Sales teams and end-user customers. All of these groups can benefit from understanding the common design practices and recommended components for a converged campus network design.

Converged Data Networks Licensing Guide (NN48500-540)
This document serves as a guide to software feature licensing on Nortel Converged Data Networking products.

Customizing TunnelGuard 3.5 MSI Installation Packages for NSNA Switch 4050 Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-524)
This Technical Configuration Guide explains how to customize TunnelGuard 3.5 Microsoft Installer (.msi) database files to aid in enterprise deployment. This document is intended for systems administrators who often require the ability to tailor an install package for very specific deployment scenarios. However, this information may also be useful to others as well who have the need to customize installation database files.

Emergency Notification Broadcasts Technical Solution Guide (NN48500-501)
This Emergency Number Broadcast Solution Whitepaper will discuss the various solutions available from Nortel that can provide mass Emergency Notification Broadcasts to various endpoints both on and off a customer enterprise network. The solutions will cover various notification technologies including TDM, IP Telephony, SMS and Email for the Nortel MPS 500/1000, AG1000/2000.

Enterprise Policy Manager 4.3 for Secure Router QoS Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-534)
This Technical Configuration Guide provides an introduction to the Enterprise Policy Manager (EPM) 4.3 and outlines EPM compatibilities with Nortel Secure Router. A detailed step-by-step LAB example provides first-time walkthrough of the EPM policy creation and implementation process for how to use EPM to apply QoS traffic filtering in order to guarantee voice quality over Secure Router.

Ethernet Switching Feature Matrix - Q4 2007 (NN48500-521)
This document is a public version of the ES Feature Matrix, suitable for distribution to partners and customers.

Filters and QoS for ERS 8600 R-Series Modules for ERS 8600 Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-541) This TCG will cover the Filters and QoS for the ERS 8600 R-Series Modules.

Filters and QOS Configuration for ERS 5500 Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-559)
This technical configuration guide provides an overview on how to configure QoS and Filters on the Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 with software release 5.1. The configuration examples are all in reference to the Nortel Networks Command Line Interface (NNCLI).

Guest Network Access with NSNA and TunnelGuard with Non-SSCP Switches Technical Configuration Guide
The purpose of this Technical Configuration Guide is to provide an example of setting up NSNA to allow wired and wireless users to gain access to the corporate network, but limit what applications they are allowed to use and what part of the corporate network they are allowed access. Any switch, access or core, could be used for this solution however it is recommended to use a switch that supports filtering at layer 2 and 3. This document references the following products: Nortel Secure Network Access Switch (NSNA) software release 1.5.x., Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 (ERS5500), Nortel Ethernet Switch 470 (ES470), Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 (ERS8600), Nortel WLAN 2300 Series software release 5.0 and Legacy Cisco switches.

Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) 802.3ad and VLACP Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-502)
The document provides an overview on how to configure 802.3ad Link Aggregation for the Nortel ERS and ES switches. Concepts will include 802.3ad, 802.3ad with SMLT, 802.3ad with Single Link SMLT, and VLACP.

Load Balancing Microsoft OCS 2007 in a Consolidated Topology with Application Switch Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-530)
This document is a technical configuration guide intended to provide LAB example and proof of interoperability between Nortel Application Switch and Microsoft Office Communication Server (OCS). The purpose of the document is to aid the Nortel sales team in positioning the Nortel Application Switch in Microsoft OCS deployments. The configurations in this example were successfully tested and may be used by the Nortel sales team to demonstrate OCS inter-operability solution for their customers and channel partners.

Load Balancing Microsoft OCS 2007 in an Expanded Topology for Application Switch Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-561)
This document provides a technical guide for interoperability between Nortel Application Switch and Microsoft Office Communication Server (OCS) 2007. The purpose of the document is to provide a quick configuration guide to load balance and support all the features of a Microsoft OCS2007 expanded topology deployment.

Managing Secure Router with ENMS 10.5 Trending Tool Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-537)
This technical configuration guide (TCG) describes how to manage a Nortel Secure Router 100x and 3120 with the Enterprise Network Management System (ENMS) 10.5 Trending Tool. The document includes trending tool features, benefits, best practices and compatibilities. It also gives configuration examples and graphical/tabular output results. The information provided in this document can be used as technical reference by engineers.

Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) Interoperability between SR 4134 and ERS 8600 Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-565)
This document describes the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol and interoperability between the SR4134 (software release 10.0) and ERS8600 (software release 4.1.5.4).

Nortel ERS 8600 Power Supply Calculator Version 2.0 (NN48500-519)
This Excel-based tool helps to calculate power supply requirements for the ERS8600.

Nortel IP Phone Set Inter-Working With Nortel ES & ERS Switches Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-517)
The purpose of this TCG is to review the many options available on Nortel Ethernet and Ethernet Routing Switches for interoperability with Nortel’s IP Phone sets.

Nortel PoE Calculator Version 5.0 (NN48500-520)
This Excel-based tool helps to calculate PoE switch requirements for all PoE-capable Ethernet Switches.

NSNA 1.6.1 TunnelGuard System Agent and TunnelGuard Desktop Agent Configuration and Concepts Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-512)
This Technical Configuration Guide describes how to use the new features provided in NSNA 1.6.1 including the TunnelGuard System Agent, TunnelGuard Desktop Agent and the Browser Based Administration Interface. Configuration examples are provided for the TunnelGuard System Agent which provides both system and user authentication to the network and provides seamless single-sign on.

Resilient Data Center Server Edge Solutions for VMware ESX Server Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-542)
This Technical Configuration Guide describes options and best practices for connecting application servers in a data center environment that will run VMware ESX Server. The guide provides Nortel recommendations and configuration examples for a resilient Ethernet switching solution that maximizes performance, resource utilization and minimizes both planned and unplanned downtime. Lab test results are also provided to indicate the expected application behavior with various types of failure modes.

Resilient Multicast Routing Using Split-Multilink Trunking for the ERS 8600 Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-544)
This Technical Configuration Guide (TCG) describes the supported network designs and configurations for Protocol Independent Multicast Sparse Mode (PIM-SM) over Nortel's Split Multi-Link Trunking for the Ethernet Routing Switch 8600. All configuration examples are based on the following minimum software and hardware level: ERS8600 4.1.x, ERS5500 5.0.x and ERS8300 4.0.x.

Secure Router 100x and 3120 Technical Solution Guide (NN48500-528)
This guide should serve as an application qualification guide for the Nortel Secure Router 1001S, 1001, 1002, 1004 and 3120 running NT2.0 software. It includes a brief overview of the products as well as clearly identified applications. In addition there is a section that can be used to quickly determine if the current product offering meets customers requirements based on a number of simple questions. In any case it is critical that the project assessment be completed in full as this will serve to identify future product opportunities and areas of focus. If you require assistance please contact your regional sales or engineering resource for support.

Signaling Server OAM Shell Command Line Reference for Releases 4.50 and 5.00 (N48500-543)
This document was created to provide a common reference guide for the Command Line Interface of the Signaling Server TPS in a Communication Server 1000 network. Commands that are associated to a specific release are noted. This document is intended as a reference guide only and does not replace the Nortel Technical Publications for this or any other product. The current NTPs should always be referenced when performing work on a system.

Simple Network Mgmt. Protocol (SNMP) for the ERS 8600 Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-564)
This document provides an overview on how to configure SNMP on the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) 8600.

SR-NVR VPN Interoperability Solutions and Technical Configuration Guide
This document is a VPN interoperability solution and technical configuration guide intended to provide LAB example and proof of VPN interoperability between Nortel Secure Routers and Nortel VPN Routers. The purpose of the document is to aid the Nortel sales team in positioning the Secure Routers in Nortel multi-product network and VPN deployments. The configurations in this example were successfully tested and may be used by the Nortel sales team to demonstrate VPN inter-operability solution for their customers and channel partners.

Switch Clustering (SMLT/SLT) Configuration Tool (NN48500-536)
(Note: replaces NN8500-522 & NN8500-523) This HTML-based configuration tool creates the appropriate CLI configurations thru self-guided questions using Nortel Best Practice recommendations. The configuration can then be cut & pasted directly into the ERS reducing the time necessary to complete setup and configuration. This program required Microsoft Internet Explorer and uses port 8080.

Switch Clustering (SMLT/SLT/RSMLT/MSMLT) Supported Topologies and Interoperability with ERS 8600/5500/8300/1600 (NN48500-555)
This document is intended to show the various supported topologies and features for Switch Clustering on ERS portfolio. With each topology, please take note to where bridging, routing, and multicast are configured as these will vary between switch types. The topologies shown in each example do not indicate scalability of the solutions. They are only representative to provide the topology architecture. This document is not intended to show specific design or configuration parameters - for that information and scalability numbers, please refer to the Converged Campus Technical Solutions Guide (NN48500-516) and Switch Clustering using SMLT Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-518).

Switch Clustering using Split-Multilink Trunking (SMLT) Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-518)
This document provides configuration procedures for Nortel’s Split Multi-Link Trunking feature for the Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, 8300, 5500, and 1600 series.

Using ENMS OmniView to Manage Secure Router Performance Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-527)
This Technical Configuration Guide (TCG) "Using ENMS OmniView to Manage Secure Router Performance" covers the following topics:

• Introduction of ENMS 10.5 and its management tools
• ENMS OmniView tool for managing Secure Router performance
• Step-by-step configuration examples to demonstrate how to monitor and improve Secure Router link performance by using ENMS OmniView.

VLAN Traffic Shaping for ERS 8600 Technical Brief (NN48500-557)
The purpose of this technical brief is to demonstrate the configuration of VLAN shaping for the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) 8600. Please note that this feature only applies to the R-modules for the ERS 8600.

Wired EAP-TLS Machine Authentication Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-546)
This document provides an overview on how to configure Wired EAP-TLS computer and user authentication on Nortel Ethernet Switches in a Microsoft environment. This document demonstrates configuring the Microsoft Internet Authentication Service on a Windows 2003 server, the Microsoft Windows XP 802.1x supplicant and the Nortel Ethernet Switch. This document does not address installing Certificate Services or managing Active Directory as this is out of the scope of this document.

Wired PEAP Machine Authentication Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-547)
This document provides an overview on how to configure Wired PEAP computer and user authentication on Nortel Ethernet Switches in a Microsoft environment. This document demonstrates configuring the Microsoft Internet Authentication Service on a Windows 2003 server, the Microsoft Windows XP 802.1x supplicant and the Nortel Ethernet Switch. This document does not address Certificate Services or Active Directory as this is well documented on Microsoft’s web site.

Wireless PEAP Machine Authentication Technical Configuration Guide (NN48500-549)
This document provides an overview on how to configure Wireless PEAP computer and user authentication on Nortel Wireless LAN 2300 in a Microsoft environment. This document demonstrates configuring the Microsoft Internet Authentication Service on a Windows 2003 server, the Microsoft Windows XP 802.1x supplicant and the Nortel Wireless LAN Security Switch 2300. This document does not address installing Certificate Services or managing Active Directory as this is out of the scope of this document.

WLAN 233X Access Points and Microsoft DNS Technical Brief (NN48500-550)
This document provides an example configuration for a typical network environment where a Microsoft DNS Server is used with the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 and Nortel WLAN 233X Access Points to supply IP addresses or hostnames.