Connecting Chassis And Modules; Configuring An Snmp-Management Card; Snmp Write Lock - IMC Networks iMediaChassis/3 Operation Manual

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Connecting Chassis and Modules

An iMediaChassis/3 with an installed management module connects to the LAN via

an external 10/100 twisted pair connection. Connect the chassis to the network by

plugging one end of a CAT-5 twisted pair cable into the port labeled MGMT on the

management card, or the management-enabled application card. Plug the other end

of the cable into a device (e.g., switch, hub, etc.) in an existing Ethernet network.

The port labeled OPTION is reserved for future use. Both twisted pair ports include

the AutoCross feature. This feature automatically enables either a crossover or a

straight-through connection, depending on the connected device.

Once connected to the LAN, assign the iMediaChassis/3 IP configuration information

(e.g., IP address, subnet mask, etc.).

You can assign the IP information by using one of the following:

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iConfig

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The management module serial port

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DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol); DHCP must be enabled through serial

configuration

You can also create community strings, assign access rights, configure Traps and more.

Using iConfig allows more Trap and MIB access configuration options than when

using the serial port.

After assigning the iMediaChassis/3 an IP address, use iView² or another SNMP-

compatible Network Management System (NMS) to remotely configure, monitor and

manage the modules installed within the unit.

There is an SNMP Write Lock switch located on the back of

the iMediaChassis/3. The SNMP Write Lock switch prevents

a new management board from re-configuring the

application module settings (like the status of features such as

LinkLoss, FiberAlert, Force mode, etc.) made by SNMP and held on the previous

management board.

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