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Management
Options
Depending on the task you want to accomplish or what kind of
information you need, you have the following management options on
the Switch 4007:
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Management Module Console
■
Switching Module Administration Console
■
Web Management software (allows you to configure both
Management Module and Switching Module options)
■
SNMP Management software
Each option is described in the following sections.
Management Module
Console
The command line interface (CLI) of the Management Module serves as
the single point of contact for managing the entire system. It manages all
system-level functions such as login management, IP and SNMP
connectivity, software downloads to all modules in the chassis, system
inventory management, and power management.
You can connect to the EME in the following ways:
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RS-232 Terminal serial port
■
RS-232 Modem (auxiliary) serial port
■
RJ-45 10BaseT Ethernet port
With the serial ports you can manage your system locally through a
terminal connection or remotely using a Telnet or modem connection.
If you want to use SNMP-base management software, you must connect
a cable from the module’s Ethernet port to your network infrastructure.
You must log in to the Management Module Console prior to connecting
to the Administration Console of a switching module.
For more information about the Management Module and its CLI, see
Part I of this guide.