1 - 2 ONline Ethernet Management Module In stallation and Operation Guide
The major features of the EMM include:
❑Telnet support for remotely managing the EMM via inband
connection
❑Inband network management vi a SNMP for local and remote
configuration capabilities for all concentrators in the network.
❑Out-of-band network management via an RS-232 terminal connection
for local and remote configuration capabilities for all concentrat ors
on the network
❑Dynamic network control and management to the module and port
level
❑Flash PROM designed for quick upgrade to the newest version of
software using inband or out-of -band downloads
❑Automatic detection of faults and failures
❑Security features to prevent unauthorized use
❑Continuous monitoring and reporting of key network statistics
❑Support of the 3Com TriChannel Architecture, ONdemand
Port-Switching, and fault tolerance capabilities
Figure 1-1 shows a typical implementation of EMMs.