Enterasys Networks CSX6000, CSX5500, CSX7000 manual Using this Guide

USING THIS GUIDE

The User’s Guide is divided into the following parts:

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

We begin with an overview of bridging, routing, and specific CyberSWITCH features. Next, we provide an overview for both the system software and hardware.

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

In this segment of the User’s Guide we provide guidelines for ordering ISDN service in the US, and a step-by-step description of installing hardware and upgrading software.

BASIC CONFIGURATION

We define basic configuration as the configuration needed by most devices. These are the areas of configuration that will get your system up and running. Note that not all configuration steps in this part are required. For example, if you are only using bridging, you will have no need to complete the configuration steps included in the chapter titled Configuring Basic IP Routing.

SECURITY CONFIGURATION

The CyberSWITCH provides a great variety of security options. For example, you may use device level security, user level security, or if preferred, no security. You may also perform authentication of a device/user in different ways. The security information may be stored on several different types of databases, either locally or on a variety of remote databases.

System security also allows the configuration of administrative session (Telnet session) enhancements. This provides secure access to the system along with flexible control.

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

We define advanced configuration as a way to fine tune your system, or to configure options that are not necessarily needed by the majority of devices. For example, use this section to configure an alternate access, or to set up SNMP to manage your system.

VERIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS

Once you’ve installed and configured your system, we recommend you verify its operational features. This segment describes how to verify (and then adjust, if necessary) the base system, protocols and options.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting includes a description of system LCD indicators, followed by system messages and trace messages. Each message listing in these chapters provides the message itself, a message definition, and where appropriate, possible corrective actions.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

In this section, we provide information to help you maintain your CyberSWITCH once it is operating. System maintenance information includes information regarding remote management, a chapter on both the system commands and the system statistics, and routine maintenance procedures.