Switch Management, Management Access Overview | GE D-GES7600

Manageable 8/9-Port Switch

SWITCH MANAGEMENT

This section explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the switch. It describes the types of management applications and the communication and management protocols that deliver data between your management device (workstation or personal computer) and the system. It also contains information about port connection options.

This section covers the following topics:

•Management Access Overview

•Key Concepts

•Key Guidelines for Implementation

•Administration Console / Telnet Access

•Web Management Access

•SNMP Access

•Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading

MANAGEMENT ACCESS OVERVIEW

The EtherNav” D-GES7600 switch gives you the flexibility to access and manage the switch using any or all of the following methods.

The administration console and web browser interface support are embedded in the switch and are available for immediate use.

User’s Manual

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Contents

Managed ethernet switches Preface Preface Table of Contents Product Overview Switch Management … SNMP-Based Network Management Product Features Package ContentsProduct Overview Vlan Optical Status LED’s FX Power IndicatorFront Panel Display 10/100/1000TX Port Status LED’s Physical Ports Mode SelectionConnectivity Please Note Unicast SwitchingBasic Functions Vlan Classification Learning Filtering Aging Forwarding Multicast Switching Spanning Tree Vlan Improved Security Broadcast ControlMULTICAST-BASED Multimedia Applications Vlan Membership Remote Vlan Membership Vlan ConfigurationIgmp Snooping and IP Multicast Filtering INTRA-VLAN Communication Web-Based Browser Interface Switch ManagementAdministration Console Via RS-232 Console Port External SNMP-Based Network Management Methods for Mounting the D-GES7600 InstallationSelecting a Site for the Switch Wall or Floor Mounting -W Option DIN Rail Back Mounting -DB Option DIN Rail Side Mounting -DS Option Rack Mounting Single Unit -RS Option Rack Mounting Dual Units -RD Option External Power Connecting to PowerPower-On Self Test Post Cable Type & Length Connecting to Your NetworkCable Specifications Cabling Management Access Overview Advantages External SNMP-Based Network Management Application Default Parameters Administration ConsoleDirect Access Telnet Access Netscape Navigator WEB ManagementInternet Explorer Virtual Terminal Protocols, such as Telnet SNMP-BASED Network ManagementProtocols Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp Password Logging On To The SwitchLogin Name Factory Default Password ethernav, press Enter directly Switch Management Screen Performing Basic Management Activities Navigating Through the Console Interface General Management Configurations Step Reboot-on-Error Admin PasswordGuest Password Remote Telnet Login Manageable 8/9-Port Switch Flow Control Physical Port Address Admin. ControlReturn to Basic Management Manageable 8/9-Port Switch Alarm Configurations Step Performing Advanced Management Activities Snmp Create Vlan Manageable 8/9-Port Switch Delete Vlan Press enter View or search by MAC address individually Per Port Statistics Per Port MAC Unit Manageable 8/9-Port Switch Manageable 8/9-Port Switch Ping Settings Step Count Timeout secHost Size bytes Aging Time Bridging StepFlood Limits for all Ports Source/Destination MAC Address Out-Filters MAC Address in Filters Add/Delete/Search Hello Time sec Spanning Tree ProtocolBridge Priority Press enter Spanning Tree Port States Step Forward Delay secMax Age sec Spanning Tree Path Costs Step Spanning Tree Port Priorities Step Protocol Migration Edge Port Point-to-Point Link Snmp Functions Step Snmp Options Get Community Name Rising Alarm TrapFalling Alarm Trap Set Community Name Igmp Select Actor or Partner for the Port selected Actor Screen Partner Screen Aggregation Port Settings Step Fast Link Aggregation Step Manageable 8/9-Port Switch Quality of Service QoS Step Mirror ModeGlobal Setting Step Logical Port Step ToS Set Queue for optional Port Sending and Receiving Files Send File Via Tftp Step Repeat Step Switch Management, and press enter Login ID Logging on to the SwitchSwitch IP Address WEB-BASED Browser Management Understanding the Browser Interface Basic SetupAdvanced Setup File To Perform File Activities Saving SettingPerforming File Activities Step Click Receive Now To perform Basic Setup Activities Performing Basic Setup ActivitiesGeneral Management Configuration LAN Port Configuration Step Statistic Collection Port Setting Port Status Manageable 8/9-Port Switch Basic Setup/Console Port Configuration Console Port Configuration StepModem Control Modem Setup String Flag Step MAC Address Management Step Performing Advanced Setup ActivitiesTo Perform Advanced Setup Activities Per Vlan View Individual MAC View Per Port ViewMAC Address Management. Click Individual MAC View Step Specify whether you want to advertise routes Per Port Statistics Step Port Priority Step Aging Options Static MAC Filter Destination MAC Address IP Multicast Group Vlan Configuration Click Vlan Configuration Step Add a Vlan Entry Delete a Vlan Entry Step Delete a Vlan Entry window appears Aggregation Port Status Port Settings Step Community Name value is public Snmp Topology Alarm Trap Authentication Failure TrapUpdate Setting Port Mirroring Overview Snmp & Rmon ManagementSnmp Agent and MIB-2 RFC Rmon MIB RFC 1757 and Bridge MIB RFC Rmon Groups Supported Bridge Groups Supported Specifications Appendix a Connector Pinouts Limited Warranty GE Security