Filter
Top Products
6H12X-08 Overview
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1-5
1.3.3 Runtime IP Address Discovery
This feature enables the 6H12X-08 to automatically accept an IP address
from a BootP server on the network into NVRAM without requiring a
user to enter an IP address through Local Management.
When the 6H12X-08 is connected to the network and powered up,
Runtime IP Address Discovery (RAD) checks the 6H12X-08 for an IP
address. If one has not been assigned (6H12X-08 IP address set to
0.0.0.0), RAD checks to see if any of the 6H12X-08 interfaces have a
link. If so, RAD sends out Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)
and BootP requests to obtain an IP address from a BootP or RARP server
on the network.
The RAD requests start out at an interval of 1 second and doubles after
every transmission until an interval of 300 seconds is reached. At this
point, the interval remains at 300 seconds. The RAD requests continue
until an IP address is received from a BootP or RARP server, or an IP
address is entered using Local Management.
1.3.4 Management
Management of the 6H12X-08 is accomplished using Local Management
tools or remote Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
management stations. In-band remote management is possible using any
SNMP compliant Network Management Software. Out-of-band Local
Management is provided through the RJ45 COM port on the front panel
using a VT100 terminal, or a remote VT100 terminal emulator via a
modem connection, and in-band via a Telnet connection.
Local Management provides the ability to manage the 6H12X-08 and any
of the optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules installed in ports 7 and 8
of the 6H12X-08.