The Fnb Ring Conþguration Window - Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 6000 Management Manual

The FNB Ring Configuration Window
The FNB Ring ConÞguration window lets you make the most effective use of
network bandwidth for your site by allowing you to segment the FNB into
smaller FDDI ring networks. The window acts as a template for your network
design, since it graphically depicts the changes to the network design before you
actually apply them. After you have reconÞgured the network to your needs, you
can apply the changes.
When you Þrst open the FNB Ring ConÞguration Window, the FNBÕs current
conÞguration will be displayed. Figure 3-11 displays a non-segmented FNB. The
current conÞguration of boards in the chassis is displayed at the top of the
window. If a client module occupies a slot, its index is color-coded (the color-
coding reßects the operational status of the module Ñ refer to page 6 of this
chapter for more information). If the slot is empty, its index will remain gray. Note
that a moduleÕs operational status does not effect your ability to conÞgure the
FNB multiplexers associated with its particular slot.
The BackPlane Configuration View
Figure 3-10. FNB ConÞguration Window - 9T122
To change the connection from the 9T122 to the backplane:
a. Click the left mouse button on the Bridge Interface 1 field. A pull-down
menu will appear.
b. Drag down and to the right to select Connect FNB1 —> MAC on
Primary or MAC on Secondary, Connect FNB2 —> MAC on Primary
or MAC on Secondary, or Disconnect. The ring connections will change
corresponding to your selection.
c. Click on Apply to set the changes at the 9T122, or click Reset to restore
the last applied configuration. If you apply changes, the interface on the
9T122 will switch to the selected configuration.
MMAC-Plus Management Views
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