Cabletron Systems pmn manual Runtime IP Address Discovery, Management

2M46-04R Overview

1.3.5Runtime IP Address Discovery

This feature enables the 2M46-04R to automatically accept an IP address from a BootP server on the network into NVRAM without requiring the user to enter an IP address through Local Management.

When the 2M46-04R is connected to the network and powered up, Runtime IP Address Discovery (RAD) checks the 2M46-04R for an IP address. If one has not yet been assigned, RAD checks to see if any of the 2M46-04R interfaces have a link. If so, RAD sends out Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) and BootP requests to obtain an IP address from a BootP server on the network.

The RAD requests start out at an interval of 1 second, then the interval doubles after every transmission until an interval of 300 seconds is reached. At this point, the interval remains at 300 seconds. The RAD requests continue until an IP address is received from a BootP server, or an IP address is entered using Local Management.

1.3.6Management

Management of the 2M46-04R 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.

Local Management provides the ability to manage the 2M46-04R and any of the optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules installed in ports 1 and 2 and the optional High Speed Interface Modules (HSIMs).

The associated High Speed Interface Module user’s guide provides detailed information about Local Management of the HSIM.

Information about how to access and use Local Management is contained in Chapter 5.

2M46-04R/2M46-04RDC User’s Guide 1-5