10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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SWITCH MANAGEMENT
Local Console Managament
Local console management involves the administration of the
The components of the Switch allow them to be part of a manageable network. These components include a CPU, memory for data storage, other related hardware and the SNMP agent firmware. Activities on the Switch can be monitored with these components, while the Switch can be manipulated to carry out specific tasks.
The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) provides the capability for the Switch to operate properly with other Bridges in a SNMP network supporting the STA. Using the STA, the network will prevent network loop, and automatically establish and activate a backup path in the event of a path failure.
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