Nms; Introduction; Connection Establishment Using Nms - 3Com 4200G 12-Port Configuration Manual

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Introduction

Connection
Establishment Using

NMS

L
OGGING IN THROUGH
You can also log into a switch through an NMS (network management station), and
then configure and manage the switch through the agent module on the switch.
The agent here refers to the software running on network devices (switches) and
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as the server.
SNMP (simple network management protocol) is applied between the NMS and
■
the agent.
To log into a switch through an NMS, you need to perform related configuration on
both the NMS and the switch.
Table 23 Requirements for logging into a switch through an NMS
Item Requirement
Switch The management VLAN of the switch is configured. The route between the
NMS and the switch is available. (Refer to the Management VLAN
Configuration module for more.)
The basic SNMP functions are configured. (Refer to the SNMP module for
more.)
NMS The NMS is properly configured. (Refer to the user manual of your NMS for
more.)
Figure 15 Network diagram for logging in through an NMS
NMS
Switch Switch
HTTP Connection HTTP Connection
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