3-2
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Before changing any of the factory default settings, become familiar with the opera-
tions described in this chapter including both the switch's functions and interactive
characteristics.
There are several access methods for managing a switch. Table 3-1 summarizes the
various management methods.
Telnet commands
Managing with
SNMP
PowerVault 56F
Fibre Channel
switch manager
Front panel controls
Figure 3-1 shows the various methods and communication paths for accessing switch
management information.
NOTE: Dell recommends the switch be managed remotely using the Telnet com-
mand or web management (PowerVault Switch Manager).
Managed remotely using Telnet
commands
Managed remotely using SNMP
Managed remotely though Web
Front panel interface
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No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No