The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View

Alarm Configuration brings up windows that allow you to configure alarms and events for each available interface; see Chapter 3, Alarm Configuration for details.

Statistics launches the highest level of statistics currently available for the selected port. For standard Ethernet and Fast Ethernet ports, RMON statistics will be displayed if the RMON Default MIB component is active; if it has been disabled, MIB-II interface statistics will display. See Chapter 4, Statistics for more information.

Enable/Disable administratively turns the selected port on or off; see Enabling and Disabling Ports, on page 2-71, or the Bridging chapter in the Tools Guide for more information.

Port Status Displays

When you open the Chassis View window, each port will display its Bridging state (defined below) by default, with the exception of Ethernet MicroLAN Switches, which will display their Admin/Link status (also defined below) by default; to change this status display, select one of the options on the Port Status menu, as described in the following sections.

Selecting a Port Status View

To change the status view of your ports:

1.Click on Port Status on the menu bar at the top of the Chassis View window, and drag down (and to the right, if necessary) to select the status information you want to display. The port text boxes will display the appropriate status information.

Port status view options are:

Status

You can view four port status categories, as follows:

Bridge — FWD, DIS, LRN, LIS, BLK, BRK, UNK

Bridge Mapping — the physical interface associated with a bridge port

Admin — ON or OFF

Operator — ON or OFF

NOTES

The Bridge and Bridge Mapping status modes will not be supported for devices which have been configured for SecureFast switching. Firmware versions 2.01.05 and above support the ability to select SecureFast switching; if you have a earlier version of firmware, contact the Global Technical Assistance Center for upgrade information. The toggle from traditional bridging to SecureFast switching is performed via Local Management; see your Local Management documentation for details.

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Enterasys Networks 2000 manual Port Status Displays, Selecting a Port Status View

2000 specifications

Enterasys Networks, a key player in the networking space in 2000, was renowned for its innovative solutions that combined high-performance networking with robust security features. Founded with the vision of providing enterprise-level networking infrastructure, Enterasys positioned itself to cater to the growing demands of business networks during the dot-com boom.

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Overall, Enterasys Networks in 2000 was characterized by its commitment to delivering secure, intelligent networking solutions that catered to the needs of modern enterprises. With its innovative technologies and features, Enterasys played a significant role in shaping the networking landscape, laying the groundwork for future advancements in network security and management.