1.1.12 Management
Management of the 2H258-17R is accomplished using SNMP compliant management tools for in-band Local Management. Out-of-band Local Management is provided through the RJ45 COM port on the front panel using a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator. In-band remote management is possible through any SNMP compliant Network Management Software.
Local Management described in the SmartSwitch Series 2H253, 2H252, 2H253 and 2H258 Local Management User’s Guide provides the ability to manage the 2H258-17R, and optional HSIMs and VHSIMs that support Ethernet. For information about Local Management for optional non-Ethernet HSIMs or VHSIMs, refer to their respective user’s guide.
1.1.13 Switching Options
The 2H258-17R provides 802.1Q switching or SecureFast Switching Virtual Network Services between all of the front panel interfaces including the optional HSIM or VHSIM interface. In the 802.1Q mode (the default mode of operation), the 2H258-17R functions as an 802.1D switch until VLANs are configured.
IEEE 802.1Q switching and SecureFast switching allow migration to Virtual Network technologies without requiring the replacement of existing equipment.
1.1.14 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs
Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs are available from Enterasys Networks for additional connectivity to various networking technologies. The HSIMs and VHSIMs available for the 2H258-17R are listed in the Release Notes shipped with the device.
1.1.15 Standards Compatibility
The 2H258-17R is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1D, and 802.1Q standards. The 2H258-17R provides IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against “loop” conditions. The
2H258-17R supports a wide variety of industry standard MIBs including RFC 1213 (MIB II), RFC 1757 (RMON), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB), RFC 1354 (FIB MIB), and RFC 1190 (Path MTU Discovery). A full suite of Enterasys Networks Enterprise MIBs provide a wide array of statistical information to enhance troubleshooting. For information on how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Enterasys Networks.
1.1.16 Year 2000 Compliant
The 2H258-17R has an internal clock that can maintain the current time and date beyond the year 1999.
