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Management 4-7
The RS232 Serial Port
Out-of-band management can be implemented via the 25-way
D-type RS232 port located on the left-hand side of the display
panel. This facility is provided for t he initial setup of the MSH
IP address and if the primary network link to management fails,
management is still possible.
A management terminal can be connected directly to the port, or
you can connect to the telephone voice network via an external
modem.
For further information, refer to the user guides that a ccompany
the LinkBuilder MSH Management Module.
The Network Manager
A Network Manager is the most powerful tool avai lable for
management of the MSH. It uses the Management Module
through the network connections to the modules in the chassis. It
provides facilities for:
■SNMP management support
■Traffic monitoring
■Statistics collection
■Chassis configuration display
■Immediate fault notification
■Chassis and module set-up
3Com has a range of network management software available
that can manage the MSH, including Transcend applications for
Windows and UNIX workstations.
For more information, refer to the user guides that accompany
your Network Manager.
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