Enterasys Networks 6000, Matrix E7 manual Auto Negotiate Technology, Configuring the COM Port

The Device View

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 on the Apply button to save your changes. Click on the Refresh button to display the new settings. Note that 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 2-17) to specify the functions that will be performed by the RS232 COM port on the front panel of the monitored SmartSwitch 6000 or Matrix E7 module. To do so:

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

2.Click on COM Port Configuration and then select Port 1. The COM Port Configuration window, Figure 2-17, will appear.

Figure 2-17. The COM Port Configuration Window

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