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Ethernet Routing Switch 3510 can be
connected to a hub, computer or another
switch quickly and cost effectively with
either a crossover or straight-through
cable. When a cable is connected to one
of the 10/100/1000 ports on the switch,
the switch port automatically detects the
energy on the cable and configures itself.
This feature eliminates the need for an
MDI/MDIX port; any port may be
used for connection to a hub or switch.
Common look and feel
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switches,
including the 3510, have a common
"look and feel" which reduces training
costs. This allows the switches to be
managed in a similar fashion via a broad
set of management tools. These tools
include Web, Nortel Java
™
Device Manager (JDM), Command
Line Interface (CLI), menus, Enterprise
Network Management System
known as Optivity Network Management
System [ONMS]), Ethernet Switching
Element Manager
†
(formerly known as
Optivity Switch Manager [OSM]) and
Enterprise Policy Manager
.
†
Web-based management
Web-based network management makes
managing the Ethernet Routing Switch
3510 easy with a Web browser. Summary,
configuration, fault, statistics, application,
administration and support pages can be
provided for the switch. Traffic classifica-
tion and prioritization can be set via the
Web-based QoS Wizard and advanced
configuration tool. The Web interface
also allows for static configuration of
numerous parameters of the device.
Network management
On-box management
Network management begins with the
device. Ethernet Routing Switch 3510
supports four groups of Remote
Monitoring (RMON) on all ports and
is SNMPv3-compliant. RMON2
support is achievable via port mirroring
and the use of an external probe. The
SNMP agent software resides in the
switch and uses the information it
collects to provide management for all
ports in the switch providing compre-
hensive network monitoring capabilities.
Configuration management
The process of configuration begins
with a single device but finishes across
multiple devices. Java Device Manager is
the device configuration tool for those
functions that require communicating
with a single device. It uses a common
user interface and workflow that supports
many Nortel Ethernet switches. This
commonality allows the network
manager to become familiar with one
tool instead of multiple tools. Ethernet
-based
Switching Element Manager
tool that performs the configuration
function such as VLAN assignments,
(formerly
†
MLT and Multicast across multiple
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switches.
Policy-management
Enterprise Policy Manager
of policy-management software that
enforces business-level policies automati-
cally across the network — now supports
Ethernet Routing Switch 3510. Enterprise
Policy Manager
managers by providing centralized
control of advanced packet classification
and the ability to priority mark, police,
meter or block traffic.
Fault management and resolution
With Enterprise Network Management
System (ENMS)
has quick access to the information
required to manage and isolate all
network events on Ethernet Routing
Switch 3510. Tools, such as Physical
Topology View, inform the network
manager how a particular event is
affecting the physical connectivity
within the network. The 'End Node
†
is another
†
— a suite
†
supports network
†
, the network manager
Locate' tool provides the ability to locate
a failing end node and, with one mouse
click, provide access to the RMON
statistics for the failing Ethernet port
supporting that end node. These solu-
tions provide visual and statistical tools
necessary to quickly resolve any network
event or manage performance in real-
time. The Ethernet Routing Switch
3510 supports "syslog" capability that
helps in troubleshooting network issues.
Port mirroring
The port mirroring feature (sometimes
referred to as 'conversation steering')
allows the network administrator to
designate a single switch port as a traffic
monitor for a specified port. Port-based
monitoring can be specified for ingress
and egress at a specific port. MAC
address-based mirroring can also be
specified. Additionally, an external probe
device can be attached to the designated
monitor port.
LED indicators
The LED indicators on the front panel
make it easy to monitor the switch
status and help in isolating and diag-
nosing switch problems. These indica-
tors include "Power," "Speed" and
"LNK/ACT" functions.
Summary
With more than 100 years in telecom-
munications, Nortel is uniquely posi-
tioned to help your business reduce costs
by combining voice and data into an
integrated system. Why take a chance
on a vendor that only understands part
of the equation? Let us show you how
the Ethernet Routing Switch 3510,
along with other Nortel products, can
increase your profitability, streamline
your business operations, increase
productivity, and help you gain the
competitive edge.
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