Multiprotocol Support; Management Functions - Cabletron Systems Netlink FRX4000 User Manual

Multiprotocol Support

Management Functions

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FRX4000s and FRX6000s feature (on devices with video interfaces) an intuitive,
menu-based management structure that allows complete local and remote control of
other FRX4000s/6000s, SmartSwitch 1800s, and FRMs.
Some typical FRX4000/6000 applications are:
SDLC-to-LLC2 and LLC2-to-QLLC conversion over frame relay
SNA and TCP/IP LAN/WAN integration—with or without routers
Banking applications—LAN, SNA, TCP/IP, async
Traffic aggregation and concentration to public frame relay services
"Front end" network to larger frame relay switches
X.25-to-frame relay gateway applications
The FRX4000 and FRX6000 support these protocols:
Frame Relay
X.25
SNA/SDLC
SNA/LLC2
Bridging
IP
IPX
BSC
Async
Each FRX4000 includes frame relay, SDLC, and SNMP, plus whatever additional
protocols were purchased with the device. The software for all of the listed protocols
is included with every FRX6000.
The FRX4000 and FRX6000 support the same management functions:
Local SNMP agent, with Sets from network manager on some MIB variables
Manageable via Cabletron's Spectrum® and SPEL
NetView Service Point function
Control via local monitor, remote FRX4000/6000, or local/remote async ter-
minal
File transfer, database backup/restore, and software updates between devices
Local configuration
Centralized alarm routing
Statistics displays
Line monitor
FRX4000/FRX6000 4.0 User Guide, Rev 01