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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the 9H42x-xx User’s Guide.............................................................................. 1-3
Related Manuals............................................................................................................1-4
Software Conventions.................................................................................................. 1-4
Common 9H42x-xx Window Fields....................................................................1-4
Using Buttons......................................................................................................... 1-6
Getting Help.................................................................................................................. 1-6
Using On-line Help................................................................................................1-6
Getting Help from Cabletron Systems’ Global Call Center.............................1-7
9H42x-xx Firmware...................................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 The 9H42x-xx Module View
Viewing Module Information......................................................................................2-2
Front Panel Information........................................................................................2-3
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................2-4
Port Status Displays...............................................................................................2-8
Selecting a Port Status View..........................................................................2-9
Port Status Color Codes............................................................................... 2-11
The Chassis Manager Window.......................................................................... 2-11
Viewing the Device Type....................................................................................2-12
Viewing I/F Summary Information..................................................................2-13
Interface Performance Statistics/Bar Graphs........................................... 2-14
Viewing Interface Detail.............................................................................. 2-16
Making Sense of Detail Statistics.........................................................2-18
Using the Find Source Address Feature........................................................... 2-18
Managing the Module................................................................................................ 2-19
Configuring Ports................................................................................................ 2-19
Configuring Standard Ethernet Ports........................................................ 2-20
Configuring Fast Ethernet Ports................................................................. 2-21
Setting the Desired Operational Mode...............................................2-24
Setting the Device Date and Time..................................................................... 2-25
Enabling and Disabling Ports............................................................................ 2-26
Chapter 3 Alarm Configuration
About RMON Alarms and Events..............................................................................3-1
Basic Alarm Configuration.......................................................................................... 3-2
Accessing the Basic Alarm Configuration Window..........................................3-3
Viewing Alarm Status.................................................................................... 3-4