Management; Switching Options; Distributed Chassis Management; Optional Hsims And Vhsims - Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 6000 Installation & User Manual

Overview

1.1.13 Management

Management of the SmartSwitch modules and the 6C105 chassis is accomplished using the Local
Management application or remote SNMP management stations. Local Management is accessible
through the RS232 COM port on the front panel using a local VT100 terminal, or a remote VT100
terminal via a modem connection, and in-band via a Telnet connection. In-band remote
management is possible through any SNMP compliant Network Management Software.
Local Management, as described in your Local Management User's Guide, provides the ability to
manage the SmartSwitches and offers information for Ethernet HSIMs or VHSIMs. Local
Management information for non-Ethernet HSIMs or VHSIMs is included in their respective
user's guide. For details on how to get manuals, refer to the Related Manuals section in the About
This Guide section.

1.1.14 Switching Options

SmartSwitches provide 802.1Q switching or SecureFast Switching Virtual Network Services
between all of the front panel interfaces, including any optional HSIM, VHSIM or GPIM. In the
802.1Q mode (the default mode of operation), the switch functions as an 802.1D switch until
VLANs are configured.
SecureFast switching and IEEE 802.1Q switching allow migration to Virtual Network
technologies without requiring the replacement of existing equipment.

1.1.15 Distributed Chassis Management

From a management perspective, the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis can be viewed as a single
entity with a single IP address. Its systems management functions are distributed to all modules.
The chassis can be managed using a single IP address, or the modules can be managed separately
by individual IP addresses. When using a single IP address, system wide settings can be done from
the chassis menu in Local Management, while module settings are done by selecting the specific
module to be modified and changing the settings for that module.

1.1.16 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs

The 6H252-17 provides a slot for an optional High Speed Interface Module (HSIM) or Very High
Speed Interface Module (VHSIM) for additional connectivity to various networking technologies.
Any exceptions to the HSIMs and VHSIMs that operate in the 6H252-17 are listed in the Release
Notes shipped with the 6H252-17.
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