Configuration Using the Web User Interface
The ES8509-XT provides in-band and out-band configuration methods:
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Out-band management means that you configure the ES8509-XT using the RS-232 console cable and the
Command Line Interface (CLI) to access the ES8509-XT without attaching an admin PC to the network.
You can use out-band management if you lose the network connection to the ES8509-XT. The CLI and
Telnet are discussed in
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In-band management means that you connect remotely using the ES8509-XT IP address through the
network. You can remotely connect with the ES8509-XT web user interface or a Telnet console and the
CLI. The ES8509-XT provides HTTP web user interface
(Page
33) for web management.
Configuration Overview
This subsection discusses a minimum level of configuration required to operate the ES8509-XT.
1. If you have not done so, install the hardware, see
2. If you are planning on using in-band management, you need to program the ES8509-XT IP address to
meet your network requirements. The easiest way to configure the IP address is using a Windows system
and PortVision DX, see
3. Configure other features as desired. You can refer to the
configuration information or use these links:
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Basic Settings
on Page 45
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Port Configuration
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Network Redundancy
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VLAN
on Page 87 and
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Traffic Prioritization
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Multicast Filtering
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SNMP
on Page 104
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Security
on Page 107
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Warning
on Page 114
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Monitor and Diag
•
Device Front Panel
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Save to Flash
on Page 127
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Logout
on Page 127
RocketLinx ES8509-XT User Guide: 2000557 Rev. D
Configuration Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
Configuring the Network Settings
on Page 66
on Page 73
Private VLAN
on Page 92
on Page 96
on Page 100
on Page 119
on Page 126
(Page
32) and secure HTTPS web user interface
Hardware Installation
on Page 19.
Feature Overview
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on Page 129.
on Page 9.
on Page 35 to locate