Cabletron Systems 2000 Contents

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the SmartSwitch 2000 UserÕs Guide................................................................1-5
Related Manuals............................................................................................................1-6
Software Conventions.................................................................................................. 1-7
Using the Mouse.................................................................................................... 1-7
Common SmartSwitch 2000 Window Fields..................................................... 1-8
Using Window Buttons.......................................................................................1-10
Getting Help................................................................................................................ 1-10
Using On-line Help..............................................................................................1-10
Accessing On-line Documentation.................................................................... 1-11
Getting Help from the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center..................... 1-11
SmartSwitch 2000 Firmware......................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View
Viewing Chassis Information......................................................................................2-2
Front Panel Information........................................................................................2-3
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................2-4
Port Status Displays.............................................................................................2-11
Selecting a Port Status View........................................................................2-12
Port Status Color Codes...............................................................................2-16
The Chassis Physical View................................................................................. 2-16
The Chassis Manager Window.......................................................................... 2-17
Viewing Hardware Types...................................................................................2-18
Device Type................................................................................................... 2-18
Module Type..................................................................................................2-19
Connection Type...........................................................................................2-19
Interface Description.................................................................................... 2-20
Viewing I/F Summary Information..................................................................2-20
Interface Performance Statistics/Bar Graphs........................................... 2-21
Viewing Interface Detail.............................................................................. 2-23
Making Sense of Detail Statistics.........................................................2-25
Using Find Source Address Functions.....................................................................2-26
Using the Device Find Source Address Option...............................................2-26
Using the Device Find Source Address Option
on Ethernet MicroLAN Switches................................................................2-27
Using the Find Source Address Feature........................................................... 2-29
Managing the Hub...................................................................................................... 2-30
ConÞguring Ports................................................................................................ 2-30
ConÞguring Standard Ethernet and FDDI Ports..................................... 2-31