Nortel Networks 209321-A manual Chapter Management basics, Management tools, Device Manager

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Chapter 1

Management basics

This chapter summarizes basic operational procedures in a Business Policy Switch and provides an overview of switch management options. Topics in this chapter include the following information:

•Overview of management tools (next)

•Setting IP parameters for management access to the switch ( page 18)

•Access levels and passwords ( page 20)

Management tools

You can use three management tools to monitor and manage your Business Policy Switch:

•Device Manager software (next)

•Web management interface ( page 18)

•Console port interface (Refer to Using the Business Policy Switch 2000.)

Device Manager

The Java-based Device Manager for the Business Policy Switches is a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to manage a standalone switch or a single switch stack. Device Manager provides the options found in other management tools, as well as the ability to manage VLANs and MultiLink Trunks. You can display or print statistics and other data in one of three graph formats. To use Device Manager, you must have network connectivity to a management station running Device Manager on one of the supported platforms. You must also assign an IP address to the switch, as described in “Setting the switch IP p arameters” on page 18.”

Getting Started with the Business Policy Switch 2000 Management Software