Using the Switch Console

Main Menu Features

Event Log: Enables you to read progress and error messages that are useful for checking and troubleshooting switch operation. A listing of Event Log messages is included on the CD shipped with your switch. (Refer to “Using the Event Log to Identify Problem Sources” in chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”.)

Diagnostics: Provides access to screens for doing Link and Ping connectivity testing, and to a command prompt for executing a set of system management, monitoring, and troubleshooting commands. (Refer to chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”.)

Reboot Switch: Performs a software reboot, which clears most temporary error conditions, resets the network activity counters to zero, and resets the system up time to zero. A reboot is required (in one case) to activate a configuration change that has been made. (Refer to “Rebooting To Activate Configuration Changes” on page 4-13.)

Download OS: Enables you to download a new software version to the switch. (Refer to appendix A, “Transferring an Operating System or Configuration”.)

Logout: Terminates the console session and disconnects Telnet access to the switch. (Refer to “How To End a Console Session” on page 4-3.)

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