Holdtime
This parameter may be set for the time, in seconds the Switch will hold information sent to it from other switches, utilizing the Discovery Interval. The user may set the hold time from 100 to 255 seconds.
Click Apply to implement the settings changed.
After enabling the Switch to be a Commander Switch (CS), the Single IP Management folder will then contain three added links to aid the user in configuring SIM through the web, including Topology, Firmware Upgrade and Configuration Backup/Restore.
Topology
The Topology window will be used to configure and manage the Switch within the SIM group and requires Java script to function properly on your computer.
The Java Runtime Environment on your server should initiate and lead you to the topology window, as seen below.
Figure 6- 37. Single IP Management window - Tree View
The Tree View window holds the following information under the Data tab:
ParameterDescription
Device Name
Local Port
This field will display the Device Name of the switches in the SIM group configured by the user. If no Device Name is configured by the name, it will be given the name default and tagged with the last six digits of the MAC Address to identify it.
Displays the number of the physical port on the CS that the MS or CaS is connected to. The CS will have no entry in this field.
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