The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View

The Auto Negotiation Technologies list box has the following column headings:

Advertised

This column specifies whether the operational mode listed in the far right column of the list box will be advertised to the link partner. Only those operational modes supported by the local port (those with a “yes” listed in the Local column) can be advertised. Valid values are Enabled (the mode is supported and will be advertised), Disabled (the mode is supported but will not be advertised), and --- (the mode is not supported).

Local

Indicates whether the operational mode listed in the far right column of the list box is supported by the local port.

Remote

Indicates whether the operational mode listed in the far right column of the list box is supported by the remote port.

Auto Negotiate Technology

This column lists possible operational modes.

Setting Advertised Abilities for Auto Negotiation

You can determine which operational mode supported by the local port will be advertised to the negotiating link partner. Of the advertised modes, the highest mode mutually available will automatically be used.

To advertise an operational mode:

1.In the list box, click on the operational mode of choice.

If the Advertised column had a value of Enabled, it will change to Disabled; a value of Disabled will change to Enabled. If the Advertised column has a value of “---”, then the value is not changed.

2.Click Apply to save your changes. Click Refresh button to display the new settings. It may take a few minutes for mode changes to be completely initialized, particularly if the link partners must negotiate or re-negotiate the mode; you may need to refresh the window a few times before current operational data is displayed.

Configuring the COM Port

You can use the COM Port Configuration window (Figure 2-15) to specify the functions that will be performed by the RS232 COM port on the SmartSwitch 2000 front panel.

1. Click on Device in the Chassis View menu bar to display the Device menu.

Managing the Hub

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Enterasys Networks 2000 manual Setting Advertised Abilities for Auto Negotiation, Configuring the COM Port

2000 specifications

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