Compaq SW3324, SW3323, SW3322 manual Configuration and Management Interfaces

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Configuration and Management Interfaces

The switch can be managed using any of the following three methods:

nSerial console, out-of-band

An RS-232 connection, using a DB-9 connector with null modem cable, is supported for out-of-band switch management. Serial console management is performed using a terminal, or computer system running communications software. See Chapter 3, “User Interface”, for more detailed information on managing the switch via the serial console.

nTelnet, in-band (over Ethernet)

The switch supports management through a Telnet connection using the TCP/IP protocols. Telnet is performed using an ASCII terminal or computer system running communications software. See Chapter 3, “User Interface”, for more detailed information on managing the switch via the serial console. Global password protection for changing the operating parameters of the switch is provided.

nSNMP-based network manager, in-band

The switch can be managed using SNMP, the most common protocol used today for network management. Standard agent MIBs embedded in the switch provide basic SNMP management through industry-standard SNMP applications.

Management security protection is provided based on SNMP community names. See Chapter 5, “SNMP Management”, for more information.

Compaq SW3322/SW3323/SW3324 Dual-Speed Switch User Guide