DGS-3700-12/DGS-3700-12G Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Manual
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Figure 2 - 60 Single IP Settings window (enabled)
The following parameters can be set:
Parameters Description
SIM State Use the pull-down menu to either enable or disable the SIM state on the Switch. Disabled will
render all SIM functions on the Switch inoperable.
Role State Use the pull-down menu to change the SIM role of the Switch. T he two choices are:
Candidate – A Candidate Switch (CaS) is not the mem ber of a SIM group but is c onnected to a
Commander Switch. This is the default setting for the SIM role.
Commander – Choosing this parameter will make the Switch a Commander Switch (CS). The
user may join other switches to this Switch, over Ethernet, to be part of its SIM group. Choosing
this option will also enable the Switch to be configured for SIM.
Group Name The user may enter a name for the group.
Discovery
Interval (30-90) The user may set the discovery protocol interval, in seconds that the Switch will send out
discovery packets. Returning information to a Commander Switch will inclu de inform ation about
other switches connected to it. (Ex. MS, CaS). The user m ay set the Discovery Interval from 30
to 90 seconds.
Hold Time Count
(100-255) This parameter may be set for the time, in seconds the Switch will hold infor mation 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.
After enabling the Switch to be a Commander Switch (CS), the Single IP M anagement folder will then contai n four
added links to aid the user in configuring SIM through the web, including Topology, Firmware Upgrade and
Configuration Backup/Restore and Upload Log File.
Topology
The Topology window will be used to configure and manage the Switch within the SIM gr oup an d r equ ires J a va sc ript
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.