Chapter 4: Switch Management
4. Switch Management
This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the switch. It describes the types of management applications and the communication and management protocols that deliver data between your management device (workstation or personal computer) and the system. It also contains information about port connection options.
4.1 Management Access Overview
The switch gives you the flexibility to access and manage the switch using any or all of the following methods.
The Web browser interface and administration console (CLI) support are embedded in the switch software and are available for immediate use.
4.2 Administration Console (CLI)
The administration console is an internal,
Using this method, you can view the administration console from a terminal, personal computer, Apple® Macintosh´®, or workstation connected to the switch’s console port.
There are two ways to use this management method: direct access or modem access. The following sections describe these methods.
4.2.1 Direct Access
Direct access to the administration console is achieved by directly connecting a terminal or a PC equipped with a terminal- emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) to the switch console port.
When using the management method, configure the
Default parameters:
•115,200 bps
•8 data bits
•No parity
•1 stop bit
This management method is often preferred because you can remain connected and monitor the system during system reboots. Also, certain error messages are sent to the serial port, regardless of the interface through which the associated action was initiated. A Macintosh or PC attachment can use any
A workstation attachment under UNIX® can use an emulator such as TIP.
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