Cabletron Systems 6H122-08 Switch User Manual


 
6H122-08 User’s Guide 5-1
CHAPTER 5
LOCAL MANAGEMENT
This chapter explains how to set up a management terminal to access
6H122-08 Local Management. It also explains how to use the Local
Management screens and commands.
5.1 OVERVIEW
Local Management for the 6H122-08 consists of a series of management
screens that allow the management of the module, the attached segments
and the 6C105 chassis. The management screens allow the user to
perform the following tasks:
Manage any interface module in the chassis via a connection to a
single interface module.
Assign IP addresses and subnet masks to the 6H122-08 module, and
the 6C105 chassis.
Control access to the 6H122-08 module and the 6C105 chassis by
establishing community names.
Download a new image of operating software.
Designate which Network Management Workstations receive SNMP
traps from the 6H122-08 module, and the 6C105 chassis.
Monitor the environmental status of the 6C105 chassis.
View switch, interface, and RMON statistics.
Assign ports to operate in standard or full duplex mode.
Enable trunking of ports to perform load sharing.
Configure the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules of the 6H122-08.
There are three ways to access Local Management:
Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the COM port of the
6H122-08.
Remotely using a VT type terminal connected through a modem.
In-band through a Telnet connection.