Olicom 8600 Switch User Manual


 
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CrossFire 8600/8605 Token-Ring Switches v. 1.2, P/N: 710001641 Overview and Specifications
Management
Extensive and sophisticated network management:
SNMP management
Out-of-band management via Telnet and VT100 consoles
Graphical management application for HP OpenView for Windows 95 and
Windows NT (for information on additional management applications for
Unix, please contact your local Olicom sales representative)
Support for RMON and standard MIBs
Network statistics
LAN probe port mirroring
Fault isolation and detection
Download via TFTP or X-modem of new switch microcode
Up- and download of switch configuration via TFTP
Scalability and High Availability
Up to 5,500 active LAN stations per group of four ports (1-4, 5-8, 9-12,
13-16, 17-20) with a maximum of 10,000 active LAN stations per switch
Stackable architecture
Optional redundant power supply
High density switch with seamless integration of LAN & ATM via LAN
emulation bridging
Installation
No special crossover cable required
Rack or surface mounting
Plug and Play for transparent forwarding:
Automatic learning of network configuration
Transparent to high-level protocol
Automatic sensing and configuration of ports
A factory-assigned MAC address (the switch can also be configured with a
locally administered MAC address)