Enterasys Networks 6H302-48 manual Management, Switching Options

Management

Installation in the SmartSwitch 6000 (6C105) 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 6H302-48 or

6H303-48. 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 applied from the chassis menu in Local Management, while module settings are applied by selecting the specific module to be modified and changing the settings for that module.

1.13 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’ NetSight. In-band management using Telnet and Enterasys Networks’ Webview is also provided. 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 provides the ability to manage the module. Refer to the Matrix E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Local Management User’s Guide for more information.

1.14 SWITCHING OPTIONS

The module provides 802.1Q switching between all of the front panel interfaces. In the 802.1Q mode (the default mode of operation), the module 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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