16LANPLEX® 6000 EXTENDED SWITCHING SOFTWARE

RMON MIB Support Added. RMON MIB support has been added for:

Statistics

History

Alarm

Event

State Field Added to the Interface Display

A new field, state, has been added to the interface display table, allowing you to view the state of all interfaces configured for each switching module in the system.

The interface state is determined based on the state of all ports associated with the interface. For IP or IPX, the state displayed is either up or down. The AppleTalk® state now has one additional state, named down.

The interface state is displayed as down if:

No port in the defined interface, including those in overlapping subnets, has established link status. Link status is not established for FDDI DAS ports when neither the A port nor the B port has established link status.

The interface state is displayed as up if:

One or more ports in the defined interface, including those in overlapping subnets, have established link status.

As the interface state changes, transitions are reflected in the corresponding tables for all directly connected and associated routes, as shown in Table 1.

Table 1 Interface Display Tables That Are Updated as the Interface State Changes

IP

IPX

AppleTalk

 

 

 

Routing Table

Routing Table

Routing Table

Static Route Table

Server Table

Zone Table

 

 

 

IPX transitions time out immediately. For IP and AppleTalk transitions, all routes associated with the interface time out in the same manner as do learned routes that are not updated.

If link status is transitioned, you do not have to redefine previously defined configurations, such as static routes.

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3Com 6000 manual Interface state is displayed as down if, Interface state is displayed as up if

6000 specifications

The 3Com 6000 series, launched in the late 1990s, was a significant advancement in networking technology, designed to meet the growing demands of enterprise-level networking. This series provided powerful solutions for businesses seeking reliable, efficient, and scalable networking capabilities.

At its core, the 3Com 6000 series featured a modular design, allowing companies to customize their networks according to specific needs. This flexibility meant that organizations could add or replace components as their networking requirements evolved, ensuring investment protection and a tailored approach to connectivity. The ability to scale was particularly important for businesses that anticipated growth or change in operational demands.

One of the standout features of the 3Com 6000 was its advanced switching capabilities. The series employed high-performance switching technologies that supported various protocols, including Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet. This versatility made it suitable for diverse environments, from small offices to large corporate settings. The 3Com 6000 switches were engineered to deliver high throughput and low latency, crucial for applications requiring real-time data transfer.

The series also supported a range of network management tools, enhancing operational efficiency. With SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support, network administrators could easily monitor and manage network performance, troubleshoot issues, and configure devices from a centralized location. This capability significantly streamlined network operations, reducing downtime and optimizing resource allocation.

Security was another significant concern addressed by the 3Com 6000. The series incorporated robust security features, including access control lists (ACLs) and VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) support. These features allowed network administrators to segment traffic and enforce security policies, protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

Moreover, the 3Com 6000 series was designed with energy efficiency in mind, reflecting a growing awareness of the environmental impact of IT infrastructure. By implementing power-saving features, the series helped organizations reduce their overall energy consumption while maintaining optimal network performance.

In summary, the 3Com 6000 series stood out for its modularity, advanced switching capabilities, extensive management tools, strong security features, and energy efficiency. It represented a forward-thinking solution for enterprises aiming to build robust network infrastructures capable of supporting a wide range of applications and services. As organizations increasingly relied on networked systems, the 3Com 6000 played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of enterprise networking.