Preface
Optivity Switch Manager is a Java-based graphical network management
application used to configure and manage select Passport and BayStack switches
and Business Policy Switch 2000 switches operating within the same local area
network.
This guide provides information about installing the Optivity Switch Manager
software and using the features and capabilities of Optivity Switch Manager's
graphical user interface (GUI).
Before you begin
This guide is intended for network administrators with the following background:
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Working knowledge of networks and Ethernet bridging
Ability to configure and troubleshoot VLANs, STGs, MLTs, and Multicast
groups
Familiarity with networking concepts and terminology
Working knowledge of GUIs
Using Optivity Switch Manager, Release 1.1.0.0
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