Nortel Networks NN46225-300 manual Using the device view, Selecting objects

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Using the device view

The device view allows you to determine at a glance the operating status of the various modules and ports in your hardware configuration. You also use the device view to perform management tasks on specific objects.

Navigation

"Selecting objects" (page 47)

"Interpreting the status of LEDs and ports" (page 49)

"Using shortcut menus" (page 50)

Selecting objects

In the device view, you can select the following types of objects for the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, and Metro ESU 1800 and 1850:

the entire chassis

a card (module) or multiple cards

a port or multiple ports

a console port (Metro ESU 1800 and 1850 only)

a Media Dependent Adapter (MDA) (Metro ESU 1850 only)

For the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, you can also select the following types of objects:

a serial port

a power supply

a fan

a management port

"Objects in a Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 device view" (page

48)shows these objects in a Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, "Objects in a Metro ESU 1800 switch device view" (page 48) shows them in the Metro ESU 1800, "Objects in a Metro ESU 1850 switch device view" (page

49)shows them in the Metro ESU 1850.

Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600

Fundamentals — Using Device Manager

NN46225-300 02.02 Standard

4.21 October 2007

Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks

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Contents Fundamentals Using Device Manager Nortel Networks Inc. software license agreement Restricted rights legendStatement of conditions General Page Contents Managing the system Other Changes FeaturesNew in this release New in this release Before you begin IntroductionIntroduction Navigation Installing Device Manager softwareJDM installation notes Navigation JDM installation warningsInstalling Device Manager on Windows Windows minimum requirements Installing Device Manager on Windows from the CDProcedure steps License Agreement dialog box Introduction dialog boxChoose Install Sets dialog box Choose Shortcut Folder dialog box Choose Install Folder dialog boxInstalling Java Device Manager dialog box Pre-installation Summary dialog boxInstall Complete dialog box Installing Device Manager on Windows from the WebPage Installing Device Manager on Solaris from the CD Installing Device Manager in a Unix environmentInstalling Device Manager on Linux from the CD Installing Device Manager on Unix from the Web Executing the Device Manager installation software on Unix InstallAnywhere Introduction dialog box Choose Install Sets dialog box Choose Install Folder dialog box Installing Java Device Manager dialog box End Installing Device Manager software Starting Device Manager Setting the IP addressStarting Device Manager using Windows and Unix Abbreviated Device Manager window Replicating editable fields in Device ManagerSetting the Device Manager properties Variable definitions Value Default PropertiesSetting the Device Manager properties Parameters box Using Device Open Last by SNMPv3Viewing and customizing per device properties Device Properties Opening a device Open Device dialog box For information, see Variable definitionsAccess Level Description Snmp community string default valuesDevice view Opening a device using the Open Last option Understanding the Device Manager window Parts of the Device Manager window Using the menu barMenu bar Menu bar descriptionsVPN Menu DescriptionIP Vlan Using the toolbarToolbar buttons Button Name Description Menu equivalent Selecting objects Using the device viewUnderstanding the Device Manager window Device Manager port color codes Color Description Objects in a Metro ESU 1850 switch device viewInterpreting the status of LEDs and ports Chassis shortcut menu Using shortcut menusChassis shortcut menu options Port shortcut menu Port shortcut menu optionsCard shortcut menu I/O module Using the status barParameter selection menu Using Device Manager dialog boxesUsing the buttons in Device Manager dialog boxes Device Manager buttons Button Description Editing objectsOnline Help Is /help/accelar2k/v331 Help file locations, Metro ESU 1800 Help files Default pathCopying files Managing files on the Metro Ethernet Routing SwitchManaging the system Copy File tab Device Info tab Checking flash memory useViewing file names on the Flash Flash Files tab Viewing file names on the PcmciaPcmcia Files tab Managing files on the Metro ESUDownloading firmware Firmware Download tab Uploading and downloading configuration filesConfiguration File tab Viewing the history logHistory Log tab Downloading firmware from the server Firmware dialog box, Update tabFirmware dialog box, Update tab fields Field Firmware dialog box, Create tab Creating firmwareField Description Firmware dialog box, Create tab fields Field Description Booting firmwareFirmware dialog box, Boot tab Configuration dialog box, Configuration File tab Firmware dialog box, Boot tab fields FieldHistoryLog dialog box, History Log tab Saving a history log to the serverConfiguration dialog box, Configuration tab fields HistoryLog dialog box, History Log tab fields Viewing controlled software upgrade statusTrap Log dialog box Viewing trap logsManaging the system DCE/DTE switch, Metro Ethernet Routing Switch Appendix a Operation Problems with Device ManagerSerial Port tab Console port on the Metro ESU Login prompt fails to appear on the Metro ESU 1800 orSerial Port tab on the Metro ESU 1800 Switch fails to open in Device ManagerSwitch fails to open in Device Manager Appendix a Operation Problems with Device Manager Page Fundamentals Using Device Manager