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Switch Management
This chapter discusses many of the features used to manage the switch and explains many concepts
and important points regarding these features. Configuring the switch to implement these concepts is
discussed in the next chapter on using the Web-based management software and the CLI Reference
Guide.
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Local Console Management
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Using the CLI Interface
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Saving Changes
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Remote Management
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Packet Forwarding and Filtering
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SNMP
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Spanning Tree Protocol
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VLANs
Local Console Management
A local console is a terminal or a workstation running a terminal emulation program that is connected
directly to the switch via the console port on the front of the switch. A console connection is referred to
as an out-of-band connection, meaning that console is connected to the switch using a different circuit
than that used for normal network communications. You will need the RJ-45 to DB-9 (RS-232) adapter
included with you shipment to complete the console connection.
Local console management uses the terminal connection to operate the console program built-in to the
switch. A network administrator can manage, control and monitor the switch from the console program.
The DES-7003 management module contains a CPU, memory for data storage, flash memory for
configuration data, operational programs, and SNMP agent firmware. These components allow the
switch to be actively managed and monitored from either the console port or the network itself (out-of-
band, or in-band).
Use the console connection to setup user accounts and assign IP settings. When these tasks have
been completed the Switch can be connected to the network and configured as desired. There are
three options available to safely access the management software; direct out-of-band connection
through the console port, or in-band using Telnet or web-based management through the network.
Both the Telnet and console interface use a Command Line Interface (CLI) structure. The CLI
Reference Guide contains a complete listing of all the available commands.
Console Port (RJ-45 UTP)
Use the RJ-45 console port on the front panel of the management module for the initial configuration.
To use the console port, you can run terminal emulation software on a computer or use a VT100-
compatible terminal. You will need the RJ-45 to DB-9 (RS-232) adapter included with you shipment to
complete the console connection.
To establish a console connection to the Switch:
1. Insert the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter into the RJ-45 console port on the front panel of either
management/uplink module. The console port is labeled and is located next to the LED
indicators.
2. Attach the female end of the RS-232 cable (included with shipment) to the male RS-232
connector on the adapter.
3. Connect the RS-232 cable to a standard COM port on a computer.
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