The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View

2.Click on Com Port Configuration, and then select Port 1, and release. The Com Port Configuration window, Figure 2-15, opens.

Figure 2-15. The Com Port Configuration Window

You can use the Com Port Configuration window to set the following operating parameters:

Com Port Admin

Use this field to administratively enable or disable the COM port.

Com Port Function

Use this field to select the function for which you wish to use the COM port:

LM

Local Management: select this option if you wish to connect a

 

terminal to the selected COM port from which to run Local

 

Management.

UPS

Select this option if you wish to connect an uninterruptable

 

power supply (UPS) to the selected COM Port. Note that if you

 

select this option, an additional option — UPS — displays on the

 

Device menu; use the resulting window to configure specific UPS

 

settings.

SLIP

Select this option to use the selected COM port as a SLIP

 

connection for out-of-band SNMP management via direct

 

connection to a serial port on your network management

 

workstation. Note that when you configure the port as a SLIP

 

connection, you must select the desired baud rate in the Speed

 

Selection field described below.

PPPSelect this option to use the selected COM port as a PPP connection for out-of-band SNMP management via direct connection to a serial port on your network management

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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.

One of the main features of Enterasys Networks was its focus on delivering secure, scalable networking solutions that could seamlessly integrate with existing enterprise systems. The company developed a range of products including switches, routers, and wireless solutions that were designed to optimize performance while ensuring security at every layer. Their core offerings provided businesses with the reliability required to handle increasing volumes of data traffic.

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The company also embraced the rising trend of wireless networking, providing solutions that combined wired and wireless technologies for a unified experience. Enterasys Wireless LAN solutions were groundbreaking at the time, offering seamless connectivity and security to mobile devices, thereby enhancing productivity and flexibility within enterprise environments.

In addition to hardware, Enterasys developed network management software that simplified the administration of complex networks. This software enabled IT professionals to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement security policies efficiently.

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.
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