Enterasys Networks 2000 manual Contents

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the SmartSwitch 2000 User’s Guide ...............................................................1-5
Related Manuals............................................................................................................1-6
Software Conventions..................................................................................................1-6
Using the Mouse....................................................................................................1-7
Common SmartSwitch 2000 Window Fields.....................................................1-8
Using Window Buttons.........................................................................................1-9
Getting Help................................................................................................................1-1 0
Using On-line Help..............................................................................................1-10
Accessing On-line Documentation....................................................................1-10
Getting Help from the Global Technical Assistance Center..........................1-10
Chapter 2 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View
Viewing Chassis Information......................................................................................2-2
Front Panel Information........................................................................................2-2
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................2-4
Port Status Displays..............................................................................................2-11
Selecting a Port Status View.........................................................................2-11
Port Status Color Codes...............................................................................2-15
The Chassis Manager Window..........................................................................2-16
Viewing Hardware Types...................................................................................2-17
Device Type...................................................................................................2-17
Module Type..................................................................................................2-17
Connection Type...........................................................................................2-18
Interface Description....................................................................................2-18
Viewing I/F Summary Information..................................................................2-19
Interface Performance Statistics/Bar Graphs...........................................2-20
Viewing Interface Detail..............................................................................2-22
Making Sense of Detail Statistics.........................................................2-24
Using Device Find Source Address..........................................................................2-24
Using Device Find Source Address on Ethernet MicroLAN Switches........ 2-26
Managing the Hub......................................................................................................2-28
Configuring Ports................................................................................................2-28
Configuring Standard Ethernet and FDDI Ports.....................................2-29
Configuring Fast Ethernet Ports on First Generation Devices...............2-30
Setting the Desired Operational Mode...............................................2-34