Overview
1-8 Introduction
1.1.15 Distributed Chassis Management
From a management perspective, the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis can be viewed as a single
entity with a single IP address. Its systems management functions are distributed to all modules.
The chassis can be managed using a single IP address, or the modules can be managed separately
by individual IP addresses. When using a single IP a ddres s, syst em wide sett ings can be done from
the chassis menu in Local Management, while module settings are done by selecting the specific
module to be modified and changing the settings for that module.
1.1.16 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs
The 6H253-13 provides a slot for an optional High Speed Interface Module (HSIM) or Very High
Speed Interface Module (VHSIM) for additional connectivity to various networking technologies.
Any exceptions to the HSIMs and VHSIMs that operate in the 6H253-13 are listed in the Release
Notes shipped with the 6H253-13.
1.1.17 Standards Compatibility
The SmartSwitches are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3, 802.3x, 802.3u, 802.1D, and
especially 802.1Q standards. The SmartSwitches provide IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Algorithm
(STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against “loop”
conditions. The SmartSwitches support a wide variety of industry standard MIBs including
RFC 1213 (MIB II), RFC1757 (RMON), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB), RFC 1354 (FIB MIB), and
RFC 1190 (Path MTU Discovery). A full suite of Cabletron Systems Enterprise MIBs provide a
wide array of statistical information to enhance troubleshooting.
For information about how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Cabletron Systems,
refer to Section 1.2.
1.1.18 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as an important troubleshooting aid by providing an easy way
to observe the status of individual ports and overall network operations.
1.1.19 Year 2000 Compliance
The SmartSwitch modules and 6C105 chassis have an internal clock that maintains the time and
date beyond the year 1999.