Chapter 1. Switch Administration; Administration Interfaces; Chassis Management Module - Lenovo Flex System Fabric CN4093 Application Manual

Chapter 1. Switch Administration

Administration Interfaces

Chassis Management Module

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Your CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch is ready to perform basic switching
functions right out of the box. Some of the more advanced features, however,
require some administrative configuration before they can be used effectively.
The extensive Lenovo N/OS switching software included in the CN4093 provides a
variety of options for accessing the switch to perform configuration, and to view
switch information and statistics.
This chapter discusses the various methods that can be used to administer the
switch.
The switch software provides a variety of user‐interfaces for administration. These
interfaces vary in character and in the methods used to access them: some are
text‐based, and some are graphical; some are available by default, and some
require configuration; some can be accessed by local connection to the switch, and
others are accessed remotely using various client applications. For example,
administration can be performed using any of the following:
The Flex System chassis management module tools for general chassis

management
 A built‐in, text‐based command‐line interface and menu system for access via
serial‐port connection or an optional Telnet or SSH session
 The built‐in Browser‐Based Interface (BBI) available using a standard
web‐browser
 SNMP support for access through network management software such as IBM
Director.
The specific interface chosen for an administrative session depends on user
preferences, as well as the switch configuration and the available client tools.
In all cases, administration requires that the switch hardware is properly installed
and turned on. (see the Lenovo Flex System Fabric CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable
Switch Installation Guide).
The CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch is an integral subsystem within the
overall Lenovo Flex System. The Flex System chassis also includes a chassis
management module (CMM) as the central element for overall chassis
management and control. Using the tools available through the CMM, the
administrator can configure many of the CN4093 features and can also access other
CN4093 administration interfaces.
For more information, see "Using the Chassis Management Module" on page 29.
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