Enterasys Networks 6H352-25 manual Distributed Chassis Management, Switching Options

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Distributed Chassis Management

1.13 DISTRIBUTED CHASSIS MANAGEMENT

Installation in the MATRIX E7 Chassis

From a management perspective, 6x3xx modules in the MATRIX E7 chassis can be managed separately by individual IP addresses. Any modules in the MATRIX E7 can be selected and managed, however, no overall system wide settings are available.

NOTE: The MATRIX E7 chassis does not allow Distributed Chassis Management functionality as in the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. Refer to the Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 Overview and Setup Guide for more information.

Installation in the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis

The SmartSwitch 6000 chassis can be viewed as a single entity with a single IP address. Its systems management functions are distributed to all modules, including the 6H352-25. The chassis can be managed using a single IP address, or the modules can be managed separately by individual IP addresses. When the IP address of the chassis is used, system wide settings can be done from the chassis menu in Local Management, while module settings are done by selecting the specific module to be modified and changing the settings for that module.

1.14 MANAGEMENT

Management of the module can be either in-band or out-of-band. In-band remote management is possible through any SNMP compliant Network Management Software, such as Enterasys Networks’ Webview and Aprisma’s SPECTRUM for Open Systems suite of management products. Out-of-band Local Management is provided through the RJ45 COM port on the front panel using a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator.

Local Management, described in a separate Enterasys Networks document, provides the ability to manage the 6H352-25. Refer to the MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide for more information.

1.15 SWITCHING OPTIONS

The 6H352-25 provides 802.1Q switching between all of the front panel interfaces. In the 802.1Q mode (the default mode of operation), the 6H352-25 functions as an 802.1D switch until VLANs are configured.

IEEE 802.1Q switching allows migration to Virtual Network technologies without requiring the replacement of existing equipment.

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Contents 6H352-25 Fast Ethernet Installation Guide Page Page Vcci Notice FCC NoticeIndustry Canada Notice Enterasys NETWORKS, INC Program License Agreement Page Declaration of Conformity Page Contents Network Requirements Figures Tables About This Guide Using this GuideRelated Documents Structure of this GuideGuide uses the following conventions Document ConventionsGetting Help Introduction 6H352-25 Module Runtime IP Address Discovery ConnectivityOptional HSIMs and VHSIMs Remote Monitoring Rmon HALF-DUPLEX/FULL-DUPLEX AUTO-NEGOTIATIONSmartTrunk Traffic Rate Limiting Broadcast SuppressionPORT/VLAN Redirect Functions 12 802.1 Port Priority Garp Switch OperationFlow Control Management Switching OptionsDistributed Chassis Management Standards Compatibility Lanview Diagnostic LEDs10BASE-T Network SmartTrunk FeatureNetwork Requirements 100BASE-TX Network Installation Unpacking the 6H352-25 Installing Optional HSIM, VHSIM, or Flash Memory UpgradeInstalling the Module Into the Matrix E7 Chassis Installing the 6H352-25 into the Matrix E7 Chassis Installing the Module Into the SmartSwitch Chassis Installing the 6H352-25 into the SmartSwitch 6000 Chassis Connecting to the Network RX LED TX LED Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts Completing the Installation Using Lanview TroubleshootingGroup Select No link Is enabled and there is a OFF Troubleshooting ChecklistRefer to Matrix E7 Series Reset Button Using the Reset Button8Troubleshooting Ports SpecificationsEnvironmental COM Port Pinout AssignmentsRegulatory Compliance Page Required Tools Mode Switch Bank Settings and OptionsFigure B-1 Mode Switch Location Setting the Mode SwitchesSetting the Mode Switches Locating the Flash Memory Flash Memory UpgradeInstalling the Flash Memory Figure B-4 Hsim and Vhsim Connector Locations Installing Optional Hsim or Vhsim Interface ModulesNumerics IndexIndex-2