Cabletron Systems ESXMIM-F2 manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual, Manual Organization

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Ethernet Switch Module Local Management Guide. This manual explains how to access and use Cabletron Systems Local Management for the ESXMIM products. Local Management provides monitoring and control capabilities for either ESXMIM model and its attached segments.

1.1USING THIS MANUAL

A general working knowledge of basic network operations and an understanding of management applications is helpful prior to using Cabletron Systems Local Management.

This manual describes how to

•access the Local Management application,

•identify and operate the types of fields used by Local Management,

•navigate through Local Management fields and menus,

•use Local Management screens to perform management operations.

1.1.1Manual Organization

The following summarizes the organization of this manual.

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, provides an overview of Local Management, and explains how to use the management screens.

Chapter 2, Local Management Requirements, describes the setup requirements for accessing Local Management. It also explains how to configure a management terminal and connect it to the ESXMIM.

Chapter 3, Accessing Local Management, describes how to access the Main Menu screen and navigate the Local Management screens.

Chapter 4, The System Level Screen, describes how to use the System Level screen, its functions, and operations.

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