Management Access Overview - Planet IXT-900-1X1UP User Manual

3.2 Management Access Overview

The Industrial 10G Managed Media Converter gives you the flexibility to access and manage it using any or all of the following
methods:
 An administration SSH command line
 Web browser interface
 An external SNMP-based network management application
The administration SSH command line and Web browser interface support are embedded in the Industrial 10G Managed Media
Converter software and are available for immediate use. Each of these management methods has their own advantages. Table
3-1 compares the three management methods.
Method
 Secure and
SSH
 IP remote access
Command

Line
Execute a wide range of commands
and control all aspects of the device.

Uses minimal bandwidth and system
resources.
 Ideal for configuring the media
Web Browser
converter remotely
 Compatible with all popular browsers
 Can be accessed from any location
 Most visually appealing
 Communicates with media converter
SNMP Agent
functions at the MIB level
 Based on open standards
Advantages
encrypted communication
Table 3-1: Comparison of Management Methods
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Disadvantages

Requires familiarity with command-line syntax
and navigation.

No graphical interface to visualize settings and
status.

Steeper learning curve for those unfamiliar
with command-line interfaces.
 Security can be compromised (hackers need
only know the IP address and subnet mask)
 May encounter lag times on poor connections
 Requires SNMP manager software
 Least visually appealing of all three methods
 Some settings require calculations
 Security can be compromised (hackers need
only know the community name)