Cabletron Systems DLE32-MA, DLE33-MA manual Management, Switching Options, Standards Compatibility

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1.4Management

Management of the DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA is accomplished using Local Management tools or remote SNMP management stations. Local Management is accessible through the RS232 COM port on the front panel using a local VT100 terminal, or a remote VT100 terminal via a modem connection, and in-band via a Telnet connection. In-band remote management is possible through any SNMP compliant Network Management Software.

1.1.5Switching Options

The DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA provide 802.1D switching and 802.1Q switching between all of the front panel interfaces including Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and High Speed Interface Modules (HSIMs).

The 802.1Q switching option allows for future migration to Virtual Network technologies without requiring the replacement of existing equipment.

1.1.6Standards Compatibility

The DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA are fully compliant with the IEEE

802.3standard. The optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3u standard. The DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA provide IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against “loop” conditions. The DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA support a wide variety of industry standard MIBs including RFC 1213 (MIB II), RFC 1757 (RMON), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB) and RFC 1354 (FIB MIB). A full suite of the Enterprise MIBs provide a wide array of statistical information to enhance troubleshooting.

1.1.7LANVIEW 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. Chapter 4 provides details about the DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA LANVIEW LEDs.

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