RFC 2674: Definitions of managed objects for bridges with

traffic classes, multicast filtering and virtual LAN extensions . . . 10 RFC 2737: Entity MIB, Version 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

RFC 2819: Remote Network Monitoring Management Information Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

RFC 2863: Interfaces Group MIB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

RFC 2925: Ping MIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

RFC 2925: Remote Trace MIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RFC 3413: SNMP Notification MIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RFC 3635: Ethernet-like interface types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RFC 3636: IEEE 802.3 Medium Attachment Units (MAU) MIB . . . . 14

IEEE 802.1ag: Connectivity Fault Management (CFM) MIB . . . . . . . 15

RFC 4878: OAM Functions on Ethernet-Like Interfaces MIB . . . . . . 16

Chapter 3

Registration

 

Chapter 4

Physical Properties of a Device

 

 

Common objects

21

 

Power supply

21

 

Boards

21

 

Chassis table

21

 

General chassis

22

 

Power supply table

22

 

Temperature

22

Chapter 5

Basic Configuration and Management

 

 

Software Image

23

 

Reload

23

 

File download and upload

24

 

Software image details

26

Software configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Switch IP configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SNTP server table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Media table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 6

User Access

 

 

Agent user access group

31

 

General security objects

31

Authorization and accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 RADIUS general group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 RADIUS server table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 TACACS general objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 TACACS server table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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6910 specifications

Brocade Communications Systems, a leader in networking solutions, has established a strong presence in the data center and enterprise networking space with its various product offerings. One of its noteworthy products is the Brocade 6910 Switch, designed specifically for high-performance network environments.

The Brocade 6910 is a high-density, compact Ethernet switch that operates at speeds up to 10 Gigabits per second. It is engineered to support the increasing data demands of modern enterprises while providing reliability and flexibility. With its compact form factor, the 6910 is suitable for space-constrained environments, making it an ideal choice for data centers and edge deployments.

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In conclusion, the Brocade 6910 Switch exemplifies modern networking solutions with its high performance, versatility, and advanced management capabilities. Organizations looking for reliable, scalable, and efficient networking solutions will find the Brocade 6910 to be an outstanding choice that meets the demands of today’s dynamic environments.