Enterasys Networks ENTERASYS ATX manual Chassis Manager Window, Viewing Hardware Types

The ATX Switch Chassis View

The Chassis Manager Window

Like most networking devices, Enterasys and Cabletron ATX Switch management modules draw their functionality from a collection of proprietary MIBs and IETF RFCs. In addition, many Enterasys and Cabletron intelligent devices – like the ATX Switch – organize their MIB data into a series of “components.” A MIB component is a logical grouping of MIB data, and each group controls a defined set of objects. For example, ATX Switch bridging information is organized into its own component. Note, too, that there is no one-to-one correspondence between MIBs and MIB components; a single MIB component might contain objects from several different proprietary MIBs and RFCs.

The Chassis Manager window, Figure 2-4,is a read-only window that displays the MIBs and the MIB components — and, therefore, the functionality — supported by the currently monitored ATX Switch management module.

To view the Chassis Manager window:

1.Click on Help on the far right of the menu bar at the top of the chassis manager window.

2.Drag down to MIBs Supported, and release.

MIB Components are listed here; remember, there’s no one-to-one correspondence between MIBs and MIB Components

The MIBs which provide the ATX Switch’s functionality — both proprietary MIBs and IETF RFCs — are listed here

Figure 2-4. Chassis Manager Window

Viewing Hardware Types

In addition to the graphical displays described above, menu options available at several levels provide specific information about the physical characteristics of the boards and ports in the ATX Switch Chassis, as well as information about the ATX Switch itself.

2-10 Viewing Chassis Information