3Com 2000 TR 4

4ACCESSING MANAGEMENT FEATURES

The menu-driven user interface built into the device is

known as the VT100 or Local Management interface.

The VT100 management interface has a forms-based

structure with pre-deﬁned security levels, enabling

access to be restricted to particular users. This chapter

provides information on the following:

■The VT100 Console

■Console Menu Map

■The LCD Console

■Logging On

■Logging Off

The manual that accompanies your SuperStack II

Switch 2000 TR describes accessing and navigating

local screens.

The VT100 Console

This section describes the screen conventions used in

the Switch 2000 TR VT100 console interface. The

VT100 interface allows you to set and/or view these

switch parameters:

■IP and associated addresses and management

■Port personality, speed, and state

■Bridge type, bridge number, and Spanning Tree

state

■Switch 2000 TR status and hardware and software

version numbers

Choice Field

Example display:

*text*

Text enclosed with asterisks is a list from which you

can select one option. Press [Space] to cycle through

the options. When your choice is highlighted, press

[Down Arrow] or [Return] to move to the next ﬁeld.

Refer to Figure 4-1,“VT100 Console Menu Map with

I/O Module Detail.”

Entry Field

Example display:

[text]

Contents

Main 3Com Corporation 95052-8154 Santa Clara, California 5400 Bayfront Plaza T UIDE TR- T ONFIGURING C EATURES F T P U ETTING S 6 TR- ARRANTY W IMITED A BOUT Terminology Introduction T Finding Information in this Guide Conventions The following table shows you where to nd spe- cic information within this guide. Table 1 and Table 2 list icon and text conventions that are used throughout this guide. O VERVIEW About the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR TR-in-FE Module TR-in-FE Benets Summary of TR-in-FE Module Features Hardware Software Page 2 What is Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE)? TR-in-FE Compared to Traditional Methods 3Com Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet System Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module How TR-in-FE Works 2-4 CHAPTER 2: TR-IN-FE CONCEPTS Figure 2-2 Large scale example of a TR-in-FE conguration. Tunneling Requirements Token Ring Frames Page Virtual LANs (VLANS) What is a VLAN Advantages of VLAN Port-Based Distribution Page 3 Following Safety Information Pre-installation Procedure Installation Post-Installation Checks LED Summary 3-4 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE MODULE The following table describes the LED functions on the TR-in-FE Module. Checking the Power Supply Checking that the TR-in-FE Module is Installed Correctly Checking the Physical Connections Jumper Settings 4 The VT100 Console Page Console Menu Map 4-4 CHAPTER 4: ACCESSING MANAGEMENT FEATURES Figure 4-1 VT100 Console Menu Map with I/O Module Detail The LCD Console > I/O Module Switch 2000 TR Logging On Logging Off Automatic Logout Page 5 TR-in-FE Module Conguration Map Setting Up a Module Bridge Parameters Page Setting Up a VLAN TR VLAN Info Setup Screen TR VLAN Setup Screen Page 6 TR-in-FE Module Statistics Map Statistics Overview Port Statistics (Trafc) Clearing Screen Counters A Important Safety Information Linformation de Scurit Importante Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen B Page C Environmental Specications TR-in-FE Cable Specication Does the Cable Provide Sufcient Bandwidth? Page Page D Online Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board Service World Wide Web Site 3ComForum on CompuServe Support from Your Network Supplier Support from 3Com Returning Products for Repair Page Numbers A B C D U V W 3Com Corporation H S S TANDARD W ARRANTY S W ARRANTIES E GOVERNING LAW