12 Preface
Youcan use any generic SNMP-based network management software
to configure and manage Ethernet Switches 460 and 470.
•Telnet
Telnetallows you to access the CLI and CI menu and screens locally
using an in-band Telnet session.
•SSH
Secure Shell (SSH) is a client/server protocol that can provide a secure
remote login with encryption of data, user name, and password. For
details on SSH connections, refer to Nortel Ethernet Switch 460/470
Security — Configuration (NN47210-500).
•Nortel Enterprise Policy Manager
The Nortel Enterprise Policy Manager (formerly Optivity Policy Services)
allows you to configure the Ethernet Switches 460 and 470 with a single
system.
Before you begin
This guide is intended for network administrators with the following
background:
•Basic knowledge of networks, bridging, and IP
•Familiarity with networking concepts and terminology
•Basic knowledge of network topologies
Before using this guide, you must complete the installation procedures
discussed in Nortel Ethernet Switch 460-24T-PWR — Installation
(NN47210-300) or Nortel Ethernet Switch 470 — Installation (NN47210-301)
.
Text conventions
angle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on
the description inside the brackets. Do not type the
brackets when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is
ip default-gateway <XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX>,
you enter
ip default-gateway 192.32.10.12
braces ({}) Indicate required elements in syntax descriptions
where there is more than one option. You must choose
only one of the options. Do not type the braces when
entering the command.
Nortel Ethernet Switch 460/470
Configuration — System Monitoring
NN47210-503 01.01 Standard
3.7 22 February 2007
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