The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View

2-2 Viewing Chassis Information

Viewing Chassis Information
The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View window (Figure2-1) provides graphic
representations of the SmartSwitch 2000, including a color-coded port display
which immediately informs you of the current configuration and status of the
switch and its ports.
Figure2-1. The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Window
By clicking in designated areas of the chassis graphical display (as detailed later
in this chapter), or by using the menu bar at the top of the Chassis View window,
you can access all of the menus that lead to more detailed device-, module-, and
port-level windows.

Front Panel Information

The areas surrounding the device display area provide the following device
information:
IP
The Internet Protocol address assigned to the SmartSwitch 2000 appears in the
title bar of the Chassis View window; this field will display the IP address you
have used to create the SmartSwitch 2000 icon. IP addresses are assigned via Local
Management.
Connection Status
This color-coded area indicates the current state of communication between
NetSight Element Manager and the SmartSwitch 2000.
•Green indicates the SmartSwitch 2000 is responding to device polls (valid
connection).
TIP
When you move the mouse cursor over a management “hot spot” the cursor icon will
change into a “hand” to indicate that clicking in the current location will bring up a
management option.