Enterasys Networks Fast Network 10 manual Local Console Manager

Local Console Manager

	Router
A	B
	FN10

A	A	A	B	B	B
Workgroup A				Workgroup B

Figure 1-10 Using the FN10 to Create Virtual Workgroups

to Help Optimize Bandwidth

A host from workgroup A can limit a broadcast to all hosts within workgroup A or B and prevent the broadcast from going across the network and adding to the amount of contention for the limited 10 Mbps bandwidth.

As illustrated in the previous diagram, virtual workgroups allow you to associate multiple hosts and define a workgroup. In reality, you are assigning workgroup IDs to FN10 ports.

1.6 LOCAL CONSOLE MANAGER

The Local Console Manager (LCM) is a command-line interface built into the FN10 that enables you to monitor, manage, and configure the FN10 through the out-of-band RS232C connection attached to any non-intelligent terminal.

You can also use a Cabletron Systems Network Management System, or a standard SNMP-based Network Management System, to manage the FN10. For a list of available FN10 network management tools, see Section 4-1, FN10 Management Tools.

Fast Network 10 User Guide Page 1-15