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Chapter 6 Logging in Through NMS

6.1 Introduction

You can also log in to a switch through an NMS (network management station), and

then configure and manage the switch through the agent module on the switch.

The agent here refers to the software running on network devices (switches) and

as the server.

SNMP (simple network management protocol) is applied between the NMS and

To log in to a switch through an NMS, you need to perform related configuration on both

the NMS and the switch.

Table 6-1 Requirements for logging in to a switch through an NMS

Figure 6-1 Network diagram for logging in through an NMS

The IP address of the management VLAN of the switch is

configured. The route between the NMS and the switch is

available. (Refer to the module "IP Addressing and Performance"

and "IP Routing" for more.)

The basic SNMP functions are configured. (Refer to the

SNMP-RMON module for more.)

The NMS is properly configured. (Refer to the user manual of

your NMS for more.)

Chapter 6 Logging in Through NMS

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