Overview; Product Concept - NETGEAR GSM7328Sv1 - ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch Cli Reference Manual

The 7300S Series Stackable Switch software has two purposes:
• Assist attached hardware in switching frames, based on Layer 2, 3, or 4 information
contained in the frames.
• Provide a complete device management portfolio to the network administrator.

2.1 Product Concept

Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet switching continues to evolve from high-end backbone
applications to desktop switching applications. The price of the technology continues to
decline, while performance and feature sets continue to improve. Devices that are capable
of switching Layers 2, 3, and 4 are increasingly in demand. 7300S Series Stackable Switch
software provides a flexible solution to these ever-increasing needs.
The exact functionality provided by each networking device on which the 7300S Series
Stackable Switch software base runs varies depending upon the platform and requirements
of NETGEAR.
7300S Series Stackable Switch software includes a set of comprehensive management
functions for managing both the switch and the network. You can manage the 7300S
Series Stackable Switch software by using one of the following three methods:
• Web-based
• VT100 interface
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Each of the management methods enables you to configure, manage, and control the
software locally or remotely using in-band or out-of-band mechanisms. Management is
standards-based, with configuration parameters and a private MIB providing control for
functions not completely specified in the MIBs.

Overview

v4.1, October 2008
Chapter 2
Overview
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